Loire

Question 1

what is France’s longest river

Answer 1

Loire

Question 2

from west to east, what are the 4 major regions of Loire Valley

Answer 2

Nantais
Anjou Saumur
Touraine
Central Vineyards

Question 3

what is the IGP in the Loire that covers the entire region

Answer 3

Val de Loire IGP

Question 4

Crémant de Loire production takes place mostly in which subregion? what grape?

Answer 4

in Saumur with Chenin Blanc –> trad method

Question 5

how does the climate of Pays Nantais and Central Vineyards differ

Answer 5

Nantais = maritime
Central Vineyards = continental

Question 6

The Mauges Hills protect which region in the Loire Valley

Answer 6

Anjou

Question 7

what is a common weather threat in Loire

Answer 7

high rainfall

Question 8

what are the benefits of the vineyards that face the loire river

Answer 8

the river will reflect light and warmth

Question 9

the vineyards in the loire valley with the most advantageous positions are

Answer 9

south facing
mid-slope
face the loire river

Question 10

what are the 4 predominant grape varieties in Loire and their area of production

Answer 10

• Melon de Bourgogne = Nantais
• Chenin Blanc = Anjou + Touraine
• Cabernet Franc = Anjou + Touraine
• Sauvignon Blanc = Central vineyards + Touraine

Question 11

name black grapes grown in the Loire Valley

Answer 11

Cab Franc
Gamay
Pinot Noir
Grolleau

Question 12

what are the Loire Valley’s 4 most eminent appellations growing Sauv Blanc

Answer 12

Sancerre
Pouilly Fumé
Menetou Salon
Touraine

Question 13

in muscadet if a wine has been enriched, max permitted alcohol is

Answer 13

12%abv

Question 14

what is the predominant grape in rosé d’Anjou

Answer 14

Grolleau

Question 15

what style of wine is produced in Cabernet d’Anjou AOP

Answer 15

still medium dry to medium sweet rosés from the blend of Cab Franc x Cab Sauv

Question 16

rosés in the Loire valley are made by using either:

Answer 16

• direct pressing
• short skin maceration

Question 17

what is the most widely grown white grape of the Touraine and Anjou

Answer 17

Chenin Blanc

Question 18

what is the primary grape variety used for sweet wine in Loire

Answer 18

Chenin Blanc

Question 19

is Chenin Blanc age worthy

Answer 19

yes, thanks to the natural high acidity

Question 20

what style of wine is Coteaux du Layon

Answer 20

sweet botrytised from Chenin Blanc

Question 21

what appellations in the Loire are known for red wine made from Cab Franc

Answer 21

Chinon
Bourgueil
Saint Nicolas de Bourgeuil
Saumur Champigny

Question 22

what is the grape in Vouvray AOP

Answer 22

Chenin Blanc

Question 23

the soils in Vouvray are —- based

Answer 23

clay

Question 24

still wines in Vouvray range from

Answer 24

dry to luscious

Question 25

are vouvray wines fermented/matured in oak

Answer 25

rarely

Question 26

name the most important AOPs of Central Vineyards in Loire Valley west to east

Answer 26

Menetou-Salon
Sancerre
Pouilly-Fumé

Question 27

what are the weather threats in the central vineyards

Answer 27

spring frosts
summer hail

Question 28

what is the principal white grape variety in the central vineyards

Answer 28

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 29

what styles of wine can be produced in Sancerre AOP

Answer 29

100% Sauvignon Blanc
100% PN for red and rosé

Question 30

what is the main soil type in Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé

Answer 30

limestone based stony well drained soils

Question 31

is sancerre age worthy?

Answer 31

not particularly

Question 32

under what circumstances will Sauv Blanc undergo MLC

Answer 32

in cool vintages

Question 33

what is the second most planted black grape in Loire

Answer 33

Gamay

Question 34

why is Cab Franc well suited for Loire

Answer 34

flowers and ripens early –> can be picked before autumn rain