Loire

Question 1

Soil in Vouvray

Answer 1

Tuffeau

Question 2

Other soils found in Touraine/Centre-Loire

Answer 2

Silex
Kimmeridgian Clay

Question 3

Loire Producers

Answer 3

Domaine Huet
Nicolas Joly
Domaine Guiberteau
Clos Rougeard
Arnaut Lambert
François Chidaine
Domaine de la Butte
Domaine de la Taille aux Loups
Domaine du Clos Naudin
François Cotat
Pascal Cotat
Domaine Vacheron
Vincent Pinard

Question 4

Dry or off-dry chenin blanc pairing

Answer 4

Buttermilk fried chicken thighs with sour cream and a honey mustard mayonnaise and sliced and marinated coleslaw on the side

The freshness and sharp acidity of Chenin will offer a lovely contrast with the rich and fatty texture of the fried chicken thighs and sour cream while matching the acidity of the sour cream, the mustard and the pickled coleslaw. The hint of sweetness of the honey will bring out the honey character of the wine.

Question 5

Sweet Chenin blanc pairing

Answer 5

Classic apple strudel with golden raisins, honey, breadcrumbs, cinammon and blue cheese

The baked and dried fruit character of sweet Chenin will go nicely with the apples and the raisins in the strudel. The acidity will offer a nice contrast with the sweetness of the dessert and the light texture of the puff pastry. The blue cheese will add depth and complexity to the pairing

Question 6

Sancerre pairing

Answer 6

Braised fennel with goat milk yogourt, celery, olive oil, green apple juliennes and peppermint leaves

The vegetal and fresh character of Sauvignon blanc is enhanced by the green and fresh character of the dish while the acidity of the apple and the goat milk yogourt will match that of the Sauvignon blanc. A light dish that will let the wine sing and express its mineral side