General Flashcards
What is France’s longest river?
The Loire
What is Europe’s last wild river?
The Loire
How long is the Loire river?
629 miles
The Loire Valley is also known as….
Jardin de la France
“The garden of France”
What are some classic white varietals from the Loire Valley?
Chenin Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Melon de Bourgogne
Name some examples of secondary regional and international white grapes from the Loire Valley
Chardonnay Orbois Romorantin Gros Plant Chasselas
Name some red varietals produced in the Loire Valley
Breton (Cabernet Franc) Pinot Noir Gamay Cabernet Sauvignon Cot (Malbec)
What is the primary grape grown in the Pays Nantais AOP?
Melon de Bourgogne
What are the appellations found in Pays Nantais AOP?
Muscadet AOP (general AOP) - Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOP Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu AOP Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOP - (as of 2011) - Gros Plant du Pays Nantais Coteaux d'Ancenis Fiefs Vendeens
What are the general characteristics of a wine from the Muscadet AOP?
Neutral
Bone Dry to Dry
High in Acid
Designed for youthful consumption
Which AOP accounts for over 80% of Muscadet production
Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOP
How many communes make up the Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOP?
23
What 3 rivers meet in the heart of the Muscadet AOP?
The Sevre, Maine, and Loire rivers
Describe what it means when a wine is designated as Sur Lie
A wine that is aged on its lees over winter, bottled directly off the fine lees (without filtering) between March 1 and November 30th of the year following the harvest
What characteristics does the Sur Lie process contribute to the finished wine?
Adds complexity, richness, and a slight sparkle to the wine
What AOP is furthest north in Pays Nantais AOP?
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire
What AOP is furthest south in Pays Nantais AOP?
Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu
Name the 3 subzones of Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine
Clisson, Le Pallet, Gorges
What sets the 3 subzones of Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine apart from the rest of the AOP?
The minimum of 18 months sur lie - which is longer than the actual term sur lie allows
What is the Loire Valley’s largest, most diverse, and most dynamic region?
Anjou
Which AOP is considered Loire’s center for sparkling wine production?
Saumur
Chenin blanc produced in Anjou is also know as….
Pineau de la Loire
45% of Anjou’s total production is devoted to what wine?
Rose´
Rose´ makes up what % of Anjou’s total wine production?
45%
What are the appellations found in the Anjou AOP?
Anjou Anjou-Villages Coteaux du Layon Bonnezeaux Savennieres Coteaux de l'Aubance/Anjou Villages Brissac Quarts de Chaume Saumur/Coteaux de Saumur Saumur-Champigny
