Central Vineyards Flashcards
What is Terre Blanche?
White limestone clay marl with fossils of oysters from the Kimmeridgian era
Tends to produce late-ripening, structured, powerful wines that require age to reveal themselves
Found primarily on the western side of the appellation, near the town of Chavignol
Similar to the soils found in Chablis
What is Caillottes
Stony, gravelly limestone
Produces richer and more aromatic wines intended for early enjoyment
Stones reflect heat and promote early ripening
Concentrated in the middle of the Sancerre region
What is Silex?
Silex, or flint, is said to instill an ageworthy freshness as well as a steely, flinty character in the wines
Within Sancerre, silex is found in the easternmost vineyards.
What are the three main soil types in Sancerre?
Terre Blanches
Caillottes
Silex
Where is the Berrichon Plateau? What does it do?
To the west of Sancerre Berrichon plateau, which provides protection from winds blowing from the west
Name three important vineyards in Sancerre?
Monte Damne
La Grande Côte
Le Cul de Beaujeu
Where is Menetou-Salon AOP?
What does it make?
Loire Valley
directly west of Sancerre?
They are known for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
What are the two warmest AOPs in the Central Vineyards?
Quincy and Reuilly are the warmest and driest
What River is the AOP Quincy on?
Cher River
What is the primary soil type in Quincy?
Sand
What was the second AOP in France?
Quincy
1936
What style of wine is allowed in Quincy AOP
White only
Sauvignon Blanc
Max 10% Sauvignon Gris
What is the River that Reuilly sit on?
Arnon
and a tiny portion along the Cher river
What is the biggest enviormental hazzard for Reuilly?
drought.
Reuilly is the driest of the Loire regions
Where is Pouilly-sur-Loire AOP?
What does it make?
Pouilly-Sur-Loire has an identical area to Pouilly-Fumé but this AOP exclusively allows Chasselas
