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France- Central Vineyards Flashcards

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AOPs of Central Vineyards

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Orleans
Orleans- Clery
Coteaux du Giennois
Pouilly- Fume
Pouilly-sur-Loire
Sancerre
Menetou- Salon
Quincy
Reuilly
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What river crosses through Quincy and Reuilly

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Cher River

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What AOPs in Central Vineyards allow only whites

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Pouilly- Fume- Sauvignon Blanc only
Pouilly-sur-Loire- Chasselas only
Quincy- min 90% Sauvignon Blanc, max 10% Sauvignon Gris

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What AOP(s) in Central Vineyards allow reds only

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Orleans-Clery- 100% Cabernet Franc

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What AOP in Central vineyards uses Chardonnay for white wines

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Orleans

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Grape varieties of Coteaux de Giennois

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White: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Rose/ Red: Pinot Noir and Gamay (neither may exceed 80%)

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What is the length of the Loire River

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629 miles

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What are the soils of Sancerre

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  • Terre Blanches- continuation of the Kimeridgian marl of Chablis
  • Silex- higher proportions of flint
  • Caillottes- stony soils with fossils
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What are the red wines of Orleans

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Rose: min 60% Pinot Meunier
Complementary Varieties: Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir

Red: 70% - 90% Pinot Meunier
Accessory Varieties: Pinot Noir

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What AOP(s) in Central Vineyards allow red and whites

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Orleans
Coteaux du Giennois
Sancerre
Menetou- Salon
Reuilly
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Top producers of Sancerre

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  • Pascal Jolivet
  • Henri Bourgeois
  • Edmond Vatan
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