Loire Flashcards
What was the Dutch influence on the Loire?
Increased plantings of Folle Blanche for Brandewijn production
Where and what is Black Anjou?
West Anjou - Black Schist and Limestone soils
What is Tuffeau?
Turonian Chalk Soil
Which 2 rose wines are NOT dry in style?
- Cabernet D’Anjou
- Rose D’Anjou
Which grape varieties are permitted in Cabernet D’Anjou AOC?
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
Which grape variety is used in Rose D’Anjou AOC
Grolleau
Which grape variety is permitted in Cour-Cheverney AOC?
Romorantin
Gros Plant is a synonym for which grape in the Loire?
Folle Blanche
What is Silex?
Flinty soil
Where is Silex found?
Centre Loire
What is the most planted grape in the Loire?
Cabernet Franc
Which 3 Centre Loire AOCs are for dry white wine ONLY?
- Pouilly Fume
- Pouilly-Sur-Loire
- Quincy
What are Caillottes?
Pebbles of Limestone rich PORTLANDIAN Marl found in the Centre Loire
What is the only monopole in the Loire?
Coulee de Serrant
What wine style is made in Touraine Noble Joue AOC and what grapes are used?
Rose - Meunier and Pinot Noir
What is the collective term for Sparkling Wine in the Loire?
Finnes Bulles
What is the ONLY grape variety permitted in Pouilly-Sur-Loire AOC?
Chasselas
What are the two most common vine training methods in the Loire?
Guyot and Cordon
What is Aubuis soil
Clay and Limestone
List the EU regulations on sugar content in still wines.
- Sec - 0-4g/L
- Demi-Sec - 4-12g/L
- Moelleux - 12-45g/L
- Doux - 45+g/L
Where and what is White Anjou?
East Anjou - Tuffeau soils
What is Terre Blanche?
Limestone rich KIMMERIDGEAN Marl soils in the Centre Loire
What is Argile a Silex?
Flinty Clay Soil
What is Perrouches?
Flinty Clay Soil
