Chapter 18 - The Loire Valley Flashcards
Within the Loire valley, where is Sauvignon Blanc mainly grown?
It is mainly grown in the Central Vineyards and Touraine
What are the two most prestigious appellations for Sauvignon Blanc within the Loire’s Central Vineyard area?
Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume
What appellation within the Loire offers moderately priced wines made in the same style as Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume?
Menetou-Salon
Where does the majority of Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire valley come from?
From the Touraine region
Describe Chenin Blanc
It is a high acid non-aromatic grape variety
What are some areas with the Loire valley that make wines with Chenin Blanc?
Vouvray, Saumur, Anjou, Savennieres, Coteaux du Layon
What are two other terms for the variety Melon Blanc?
Muscadet or Melon de Bourgogne
Which region of the Loire is the vast majority of Melon Blanc grown?
The Nantais region
What are the main appellations that grow Melon Blanc?
Muscadet and Muscadet Sevre et Maine
What is the main red variety grown in the Loire valley?
Cabernet Franc
Which appellations in the Loire valley grow Cabernet Franc?
1) Chinon
2) Bourgueil
3) Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
4) Saumur
5) Saumur-Champigny
After Cabernet Franc, which is the second most planted black grape variety in the Loire and where is it planted?
Gamay - It is planted in Touraine and Anjou
Which areas of the Loire valley also produce roses?
Anjou-Saumur, Touraine and Sancerre
