Loire Flashcards
what is France’s longest river
Loire
from west to east, what are the 4 major regions of Loire Valley
Nantais
Anjou Saumur
Touraine
Central Vineyards
what is the IGP in the Loire that covers the entire region
Val de Loire IGP
Crémant de Loire production takes place mostly in which subregion? what grape?
in Saumur with Chenin Blanc –> trad method
how does the climate of Pays Nantais and Central Vineyards differ
Nantais = maritime
Central Vineyards = continental
The Mauges Hills protect which region in the Loire Valley
Anjou
what is a common weather threat in Loire
high rainfall
what are the benefits of the vineyards that face the loire river
the river will reflect light and warmth
the vineyards in the loire valley with the most advantageous positions are
south facing
mid-slope
face the loire river
what are the 4 predominant grape varieties in Loire and their area of production
- Melon de Bourgogne = Nantais
- Chenin Blanc = Anjou + Touraine
- Cabernet Franc = Anjou + Touraine
- Sauvignon Blanc = Central vineyards + Touraine
name black grapes grown in the Loire Valley
Cab Franc
Gamay
Pinot Noir
Grolleau
what are the Loire Valley’s 4 most eminent appellations growing Sauv Blanc
Sancerre
Pouilly Fumé
Menetou Salon
Touraine
in muscadet if a wine has been enriched, max permitted alcohol is
12%abv
what is the predominant grape in rosé d’Anjou
Grolleau
what style of wine is produced in Cabernet d’Anjou AOP
still medium dry to medium sweet rosés from the blend of Cab Franc x Cab Sauv
rosés in the Loire valley are made by using either:
- direct pressing
- short skin maceration
what is the most widely grown white grape of the Touraine and Anjou
Chenin Blanc
what is the primary grape variety used for sweet wine in Loire
Chenin Blanc
is Chenin Blanc age worthy
yes, thanks to the natural high acidity
what style of wine is Coteaux du Layon
sweet botrytised from Chenin Blanc
what appellations in the Loire are known for red wine made from Cab Franc
Chinon
Bourgueil
Saint Nicolas de Bourgeuil
Saumur Champigny
what is the grape in Vouvray AOP
Chenin Blanc
the soils in Vouvray are —- based
clay
still wines in Vouvray range from
dry to luscious