Climate and weather

Question 1

Climate and weather

1. Northern limit of Atlantic Fr for wine cult
   
   1. C C in Centre Loire (P-F/Sanc)
   2. M w/Gulf St warming Orl to P.Nantais
2. Generally Cool - 19C/750mm rain average
3. Unstable - Much Vintage Variation
4. Spring frost main viti hazard

Answer 1

1. Northern limit of Atlantic France for vine cultivation with various climates:
   
   1. Continental in Centre Loire (Pouilly-Fumé/Sancerre)
   2. Maritime w Gulf stream warming effect from Orléans to Pays Nantais
2. Generally cool – 19C avg temp in July; 750mm rainfall
3. Unstable climatic conditions -> much more pronounced vintage variation (e.g. 2012: harvest -50% in Muscadet)
4. Spring frost is the main viticultural hazard.