Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Cordon Bleu Wine Management - Vineyards > Loire > Flashcards

Loire Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
WSET ® Level 1 Wine flashcards WSET ® Level 2 Wine flashcards WSET ® Level 3 Wine flashcards WSET ® Level 2 Spirits flashcards WSET ® Level 1 Spirits flashcards Wine Appreciation flashcards Introductory Sommelier Exam (CMS) flashcards WSET ® Level 3 Spirits flashcards WSET® Level 4 Wine flashcards
1
Q

What was the first town to be established by the Romans in the Loire valley?

A

Nantes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

When did the Loire valley’s wine economy start expanding?

A

From the 5th century, Augustinian and Benedictine monks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

When was Chenin Blanc first referenced in the Loire?

A

845AD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

When was Savennieres established? By whom?

A

1130AD, Cistercian monks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Which king pioneered the popularity of the wines of Anjou?

A

Henry II Plantagenet, count of Anjou, became king of England in 1154AD, promoting wines of his home region

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

When does Cabernet Franc emerge in the Loire valley?

A

1154AD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the historical significance of Savannieres?

A

Where the british fled the battlefield in 1214. Turning point of the 100 year war

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What major development happened in the 15th century for Loire wine trade and growing?

A

Abolition of the “Banvin rights”, allowing non-nobles to grow and trade wine in the area

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the local name for Cabernet Franc in the Loire?

A

Breton - named after Monk Breton who was famous for growing CF

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What was the name of the King of France who resided in the Loire during the 15th, 16th centuries?

A

Francis 1st

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

How did Francis 1st influence the Loire?

A

Brought wealth to the region, with nobility building chateau’s in the area to be close to the royalty

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

In what year was the Protestant religion made official in Saumur?

A

1599

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

How did the dutch influence the Loire valley?

A

Dutch protestants settle in Nantes, planting grapes such as “La folle blanche”, participating in wine trade

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

When was Melon de Bourgogne introduced to the Loire?

A

1635, suited the Loire better than Burgundy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What event influenced the growth of Melon de Bourgogne in the Loire?

A

The severe winter of 1709 destroyed most vines, with the exception of MdB, hence it was replanted

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Why did the Loire wine industry suffer in the late 18th century?

A

The war of the Vendée from 1793 to 1796 killed many farmers in the area. War between republicans and royalists

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What development in the late 19th century put pressure on the Loire valleys trade with Paris?

A

Railway networks connected wine regions down south to Paris, creating competition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

When was part of the Loire river granted UNESCO heritage status?

A

2000

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What are the main cities of the Loire region?

A

Orléans, Blois, Ambois, Tours, Chinon, Saumur, Angers, Nantes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What are the five regions of the Loire, from west to east?

A

Pays Nantais, Anjou-Saumur, Touraine, Centre Loire, Auvergne

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

How many IGPs and AOPs are there in the Loire?

A

4 IGPs
51 AOPs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Describe the climate of Pays Nantais

A

Ocean influences moderate temperature, warmer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Describe the climate of Pays Anjou-Saumur

A
  • Oceanic influence
  • Low diurnals
  • Hills in Saumur block oceanic influences, turning more continental
24
Q

Describe the climate of Touraine

A

Crossroads between oceanic and continental influences

25
Q

Describe the climate of Centre Loire

A
  • Continental climate
  • Suitable for cool climate grapes e.g. SB, Pinot noir
26
Q

Describe the climate of Auvergne

A
  • Mountainous
  • Continental
27
Q

How many grapes are permitted amongst the many AOPs/IGPs of the Loire?

A

24 grapes

28
Q

What are the main white grapes of the Loire?

A
  • SB
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Melon de Bourgogne
  • Folle Blanche
  • Chardonnay
  • Divers
29
Q

What are the main red grapes of the Loire?

A
  • CF
  • CS
  • Gamay
  • Pinot noir
  • Grolleau
30
Q

Describe the soil structure of Pays Nantais

A

Sandy, rocky soils, sedimentary rocks made of sandstone, schist, granite

31
Q

Describe the history of lees contact

A

First done in Pays Nantais, where winemakers would leave their personal barrels over winter for the summer months. Became a recognised method of production in 1972

32
Q

From which days can wines on lees be bottled in Pays Nantais?

A

1st march - 30th june
15th october - 30 nov
(year after harvest)

33
Q

What are the characteristics of AOP Gros Plant de Pays Nantais?

A
  • Dry white wines only
  • Folle Blanche minimum 70%
  • Appellation covers same area as AOP Muscadet
34
Q

What are the characteristics of AOP Muscadet?

A
  • Dry white wines only
  • 100% Melon B
  • Can be ‘sur lie’ or ‘primeur’
35
Q

What are the characteristics of AOP Muscadet Sévre-et-maine?

A
  • Dry white only
  • More qualitative AOP than AOP Muscadet
  • Name derived from 2 rivers which run through the area
36
Q

What are the characteristics of AOP Muscadet Sévre-et-maine + village name?

A

Differences between regular AOP and villages:
- Higher plantation density
- Higher maturity at harvest
- Lower yield
- Higher alcohol
- Longer maturation on Lees
- 7 Villages part of this (Top are Clisson, Gorges)

37
Q

How many AOPs are there in Anjou-Saumur?

A

19

38
Q

Describe the different soil compositions of Anjou-Saumur

A

Western half (Anjou Noir): Schist, sandstone, shale, volcanic rocks

East (Anjou blanc): Limestone rich, calcarious

39
Q

What are the two AOPs of Anjou that produce sweet rosé?

A

AOP Cabernet d’Anjou (Min. 10g R)
AOP Rosé d’Anjou (Min 7g RS)

40
Q

Describe the wines of AOP Savennières

A
  • Dry, sweet white wines
  • Chenin blanc 100%
  • Min maturation is until 15th march year after harvest
  • Min sugar 212g/L for sweet wines, 186g/L for dry
  • High quality
41
Q

What are the 2 vineyard appellations under Savennières?

A

AOP Savennieres Roche-aux-moines

AOP Savennieres Coulée-de-serrant

42
Q

Describe the wines of AOP Saumur

A
  • Red, white, rose,
  • Still, sparkling
  • White wines are 100% Chenin
  • Red wines are CF, CS
  • Brézé is regarded as the best area within the AOP, expected to be upgraded to village AOP
43
Q

Describe the wines of AOP Coteaux du Layon

A
  • Sweet wines of 100% chenin
  • Hand picked grapes
  • Late harvest or botrytis
  • Schist soils
  • 6 village AOPs (+ village name)
  • Only premier cru, grand cru are located within the regional AOP
44
Q

What are the names of the 1er cru and grand cru AOPs in Loire? Where are they located?

A
  • AOP Coteaux du Layon Premier cru Chaume
  • AOP Quartz de Chaume Grand Cru
    (located within AOP Coteaux du Layon)
45
Q

What is the name of the highest-regarded winery in AOP Saumur-Champginy?

A

Clos Rougeard

46
Q

Describe the wines of AOP Saumur-Champigny

A
  • Red wines only
  • Min 85% CF, rest CS
  • Intense, densely coloured
  • Soil is Tuffeaux (porous limestone)
47
Q

What are the main AOPs of Touraine?

A
  • AOP Chinon
  • AOP Bourgueil
  • AOP Orléans
  • AOP Touraine
  • AOP Cour-Cheverny
48
Q

Describe the wines of AOP Chinon

A
  • Red, white, rose
  • Chenin for whites
  • CF (min 90%), CS for reds, rosé
  • Delicate, refined, pale
49
Q

Describe the wines of AOP Bourgueil

A
  • Rose and red
  • CF (Min 90%), CS
  • Soil closest to the river is sand and pebbles
  • Slopes are Tuffeaux
50
Q

Describe the wines of AOP Orléans

A
  • White, rose, red
  • Meunier (70-90%), rest pinot noir
  • Chardonnay (min 60%), pinot gris
51
Q

Describe the wines of AOP Vouvray

A
  • White wine 100% chenin
  • Dry, sweet, sparkling
  • 7 AOPs depending on style: Mousseux, petillnt, sec, tendre, moelleux, premier tries, goutte d’or
52
Q

Describe the wines of AOP Cour-Cheverny

A
  • Still, white wine
  • Mostly dry
  • 100% Romorantin (native to this area)
53
Q

Describe the wines of AOP Sancerre

A
  • Awarded AOP 1936
  • Wines are white, rose, red
  • SB, Pinot noir 100%
  • 3 main soil types: Chalk, limestone/gravel, silex
54
Q

Describe the wines of AOP Menetou-Salon

A
  • White, rose, red
  • SB, Pinot noir
  • Kimmeridgian limestone
  • Considered an extension of Sancerre
55
Q

Describe the wines of AOP Côte Roannaise

A
  • Red and rosé, made with Gamay Saint Romain
  • 85% reds
56
Q

Describe the wines of AOP Côtes d’Auvergne

A
  • White, red, rose
  • Gamay, pinot noir, chardonnay
  • 75% red wines
  • Mountainous climate
  • Volcanic soils
57
Q

Name some notable producers from the Loire

A
  • Clos Rougeard
  • Domaine Marc Bredif
  • Domaine Vincent Pinard
  • Domaine Huet
  • Domaine Vacheron

Cordon Bleu Wine Management - Vineyards (14 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions