Loire Flashcards

1
Q

what is France’s longest river

A

Loire

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2
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from west to east, what are the 4 major regions of Loire Valley

A

Nantais
Anjou Saumur
Touraine
Central Vineyards

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3
Q

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

A

Val de Loire IGP

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4
Q

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

A

in Saumur with Chenin Blanc –> trad method

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5
Q

how does the climate of Pays Nantais and Central Vineyards differ

A

Nantais = maritime
Central Vineyards = continental

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6
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The Mauges Hills protect which region in the Loire Valley

A

Anjou

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7
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what is a common weather threat in Loire

A

high rainfall

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8
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what are the benefits of the vineyards that face the loire river

A

the river will reflect light and warmth

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9
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the vineyards in the loire valley with the most advantageous positions are

A

south facing
mid-slope
face the loire river

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10
Q

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

A
  • Melon de Bourgogne = Nantais
  • Chenin Blanc = Anjou + Touraine
  • Cabernet Franc = Anjou + Touraine
  • Sauvignon Blanc = Central vineyards + Touraine
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11
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name black grapes grown in the Loire Valley

A

Cab Franc
Gamay
Pinot Noir
Grolleau

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12
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what are the Loire Valley’s 4 most eminent appellations growing Sauv Blanc

A

Sancerre
Pouilly Fumé
Menetou Salon
Touraine

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13
Q

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

A

12%abv

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14
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what is the predominant grape in rosé d’Anjou

A

Grolleau

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15
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what style of wine is produced in Cabernet d’Anjou AOP

A

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

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16
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rosés in the Loire valley are made by using either:

A
  • direct pressing
  • short skin maceration
17
Q

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

A

Chenin Blanc

18
Q

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

A

Chenin Blanc

19
Q

is Chenin Blanc age worthy

A

yes, thanks to the natural high acidity

20
Q

what style of wine is Coteaux du Layon

A

sweet botrytised from Chenin Blanc

21
Q

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

A

Chinon
Bourgueil
Saint Nicolas de Bourgeuil
Saumur Champigny

22
Q

what is the grape in Vouvray AOP

A

Chenin Blanc

23
Q

the soils in Vouvray are —- based

24
Q

still wines in Vouvray range from

A

dry to luscious

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are vouvray wines fermented/matured in oak
rarely
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name the most important AOPs of Central Vineyards in Loire Valley west to east
Menetou-Salon Sancerre Pouilly-Fumé
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what are the weather threats in the central vineyards
spring frosts summer hail
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what is the principal white grape variety in the central vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc
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what styles of wine can be produced in Sancerre AOP
100% Sauvignon Blanc 100% PN for red and rosé
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what is the main soil type in Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé
limestone based stony well drained soils
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is sancerre age worthy?
not particularly
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under what circumstances will Sauv Blanc undergo MLC
in cool vintages
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what is the second most planted black grape in Loire
Gamay
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why is Cab Franc well suited for Loire
flowers and ripens early --> can be picked before autumn rain
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