France_Loire Valley

Question 1

Notable Producers:

Chinon:Bernard Baundry, Jouguet Montlouis: Chidane
Vouvray: Huet
Sancerre: Francois Cotat, Pascal Cotat.
Pouilly Fume: Didier Dagueneau
Saumur: Guiberteau, Clos Rougeard Savennieres: Nicolas Joly.
Muscadet: L’ Ecu, Luneau Papin

Notable Vintages:
2016, 2115,2009,2005,2002

Question 2

What are the 4 main subregions?

Answer 2

Pays Nantais
Anjou-Saumur
Touraine
Central Vineyards

Question 3

Pays Nantais

Devoted to white wine.
Muscadet AOC and its sub-appellation Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC, are the main important regions of production, using 100% Melon de Bourgodne.

Some red and Rose wine is produced from Gamay and Cab Franc

Muscadet Sur Lie: “Lie” French for “lees”. Winemakers may choose to leave a wine “on its lees” to add additional richness and texture.

Question 4

Loire Valley - Nantais
What is the soil?

Answer 4

Gneiss
Mica
Granite
Schist
Sand

Question 5

Loire Valley- Nantais
What is the climate?

Answer 5

Maritime Oceanic
Cool

Question 6

Loire Valley - Nantais
What are the white grapes on Nantais?

Answer 6

Melon de Bourgogne ( Muscadet)
Pinot Gris
Folle Blanche

Question 7

What is Batonnage?

Answer 7

Stirring the lees to create texture.

Question 8

Melon de Bourgogne ( Muscadet)
Primary Flavors:
Lime,lemon,green apple,green pear, sea shell.

Taste Profile:
Light body
High Acidity
Medium low alcohol.

Question 9

Loire Valley-Nantais

Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC

7 Sub-Regions, “Crus”, of Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC:

1- Clisson
2- Gorges
3- Le Pallet
4- Goulaine
5- Chateau-Thebaud
6- Monnieres-Saint-Fiacre
7- Mouzillon Tillieres

Question 10

Loire Valley_ Central
What kind of soil?

Answer 10

Kimmeridgian
Limestone
Flint
Gravel
Schist
Sandstone
Granite

Question 11

Loire Valley _ Central
What is the climate?

Answer 11

Continental

Question 12

Loire Valley _ Central
Black Grapes?

Answer 12

Pinot Noir

Question 13

Loire Valley _ Central
White Grapes?

Answer 13

Sauvignon blanc
Chasselas

Question 14

Loire Valley _ Central
Main AOC’?

Answer 14

Sancerre AOC
Pouilly-Fume AOC
Meneteu-Salon AOC , Quincy AOC, Reuilly AOC.
Pouilly-sur- Loire AOC

Question 15

Loire Valley _ Central
What grape is used for Sancerre AOC?

Answer 15

White wines from 100 % Sauvignon blanc.
Also light Rose and Reds from Pinot Noir.

Question 16

Loire Valley _ Central
What wines and grapes for Pouilly-Fume AOC?

Answer 16

100% Sauvignon blanc wines.
Styles vary producers chose to ferment and age in completely stainless steel while others experiment with new and used oak.

Question 17

Loire Valley _ Central
Meneteu-Salon AOC
What kind of wines?

Answer 17

Similar to Sancerre, sometimes at a better value.

Question 18

Loire Valley _ Central
Pouilly - Sur - Loire AOC
What kind of wines?

Answer 18

Wines made from Chasselas. A variety white grape most common in Switzerland.

Question 19

Loire Valley _ Central
Sauvignon Blanc
Primary Flavors
Gooseberry,honeydew Melon, grapefruit, white peach,passion fruit.
Taste profile
Dry, Medium- Light body, Low/ Non tannin, hight acidity,11.5-13.5 ABV.

Question 20

Loire Valley _ Central
Chasselas (White)
Primary flavors:
Red apple, apple blossom, melon, mint,smoke.
Taste profile:
Bone-dry, light body,low/non tannin,medium high acidity, 11.5-23.5 ABV.

Question 21

Loire Valley _Central
Pinot Noir
Primary Flavors:
Cherry,raspberry, mushroom, vanilla, hibiscus.
Taste Profile:
Dry,Medium Body,Medium low tannin, medium high acidity, 11.5-13.5 ABV

Question 22

Loire Valley _Anjou-Saumur&Touraine
What Soil?

Answer 22

Schist
Sandstone
Tuffeau (Chalk)
Sand

Question 23

Loire Valley _Anjou-Saumur &Touraine
What is the climate?

Answer 23

Oceanic to Continental, cool to warm.

Question 24

Loire Valley _Anjou-Saumur & Touraine
Black Grapes:
Cabernet Franc
Pineau d Aunis
Gamay
White Grapes:
Chenin Blanc
Romorantin
Sauvignon blanc

Question 25

Loire Valley _Anjou-Saumur
Saumur I’d the Loire ‘s center for sparkling wine production.

Anjou produces both sweet and dry interpretations of Chenin Blanc.

The highest praise is reserved for the white Wines from Savennieres and its sub appellations, all from 100 % Chenin blanc.

Question 26

Loire Valley _Anjou-Saumur
AOC’s
Red only AOC’s:Cabernet Franc,Cabernet Sauvignon

Rose Only AOC’s:
Sweet wine only AOC’s;
100 % Chenin Blanc, may have botrytis.

Question 27

Loire Valley _Touraine
Vouvrey AOC:
Produces exceptional white Wines from Chenin Blanc. Unlike Sevennieres, which is mostly dry, Vouvray offers wines at all levels of sweetness, as well as sparkling.
Sec: dry , lean, and minerally. ( Brut for Sparkling)
Tendre: classic, somewhat off dry with more intense fruit and flower aromatics.
Demi Sec: sweet and fruity
Molleux: very sweet, desert style.

Question 28

Loire Valley- Touraine
Loire’s best and most age worthy red wine has historically been produced in the 2 regions of Chinon AOC and Bourgueil AOC using Cabernet Franc.
Chonon AOC white Wines are made with Chenin blanc while Chinon Rouge is made with Cabernet Franc.
The Cour Cheverny AOC produces wine from the rare Romorantin.
Coteaux do Loir AOC produces rose and red wines from Pineau d’ Aunis.

Question 29

Loire Valley _Anjou-Saumur &Touraine
Chenin Blanc
Primary flavors:
Quince,yellow apple, pear, chamomile, honey.
Taste profile:
Dry, medium- light body, low/ non tannin, high acidity, 11.5 13.5 ABV.

Question 30

Loire Valley _Anjou-Saumur &Touraine
Cabernet Franc
Primary flavors:
Strawberry, raspberry, bell pepper, crushed gravel, chilli chili pepper.

Taste profile:
Dry, medium body, medium high tannin, medium high acidity, 11.5 13.5 AVB.