Loire

Question 1

What are the AOP for Melon in the Pays Nantais?

Answer 1

Muscadet AOP, Muscadet Coteuax de la Loire AOP, Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu AOP, Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOP

Question 2

About how much output is Sevre et Maine AOP?

Answer 2

80%

Question 3

In order to be labeled sur lie, when must Sevre et Maine wines be taken off their fine lees?

Answer 3

Between March 1 and Nov 30 of the year following harvest

Question 4

Which is the furthest North Muscadet Appellation?

Answer 4

Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire, good for grape sourcing in warmer vintages

Question 5

When was Cotes de Grandlieu AOP established?

Answer 5

1994

Question 6

What are the three newest regions of the Pays Nantais?

Answer 6

Fiefs Vendeens, Gros Plant du Pays Nantais, Coteaux d’Ancenis (2011)

Question 7

Which region of the Loire is the largest?

Answer 7

Anjou-Saumur

Question 8

Which region is the center of sparkling wine in the Loire?

Answer 8

Anjou

Question 9

What is Pineau de la Loire?

Answer 9

Chenin Blanc synonym

Question 10

Approx how much of Anjou’s plantings are red? Which grape?

Answer 10

1/3, Cab Franc

Question 11

Can Saumur wines be labeled as Anjou?

Answer 11

Yes, but not vice versa

Question 12

Where is Savennieres?

Answer 12

Anjou-(Saumur)

Question 13

Which bank of the Loire river is Savennieres located?

Answer 13

North

Question 14

Soil type of Savennieres?

Answer 14

Blue schist and volcanic debris

Question 15

Sub regions of Savennieres?

Answer 15

Coulee de Serrant and Roche aux Moines (2011)

Question 16

What is Coulee de Serrant?

Answer 16

Sub AOP of Savennieres established in 2011, a monopole of Nicolas Joly

Question 17

Are Coteaux du Layon and Coteaux de l’Aubance North or South of the Loire river?

Answer 17

South, important because its wetter and they want botrytis.

Question 18

Minimum RS Of Coteaux du Layon

Answer 18

34 g/l

Question 19

Where are Bonnezeaux and Quarts de Chaume?

Answer 19

Anjou-Saumur, South of the the Loire river

Question 20

Minimum RS of Bonnezeaux

Answer 20

51 g/l

Question 21

Can wines be Chaptalized in Bonnezeaux?

Answer 21

Yes