History and Key Regions

Question 1

Loire has a long history, why was it so successful?

Answer 1

Access to the Atlantic
Home of French Kings until Louis XIV
Before railways were introduced, it’s close proximity to Paris which allowed transportation via river

Question 2

Describe the river and and climatic zones.

Answer 2

Loire = France’s longest river
stretches from Sancerre to Atlantic (400km)
4 climatic zones which means that spring arrives in Pays Nantais, 2 weeks before it does in Sancerre

Question 3

Name the 4 Regions

Answer 3

1) Pays Nantais
2) Anjou-Saumur
3) Torraine
4) Central Vineyards

Question 4

What is Val de Loire

Answer 4

An IGP that covers the whole region - generic wines, light body, simple fruit flavours