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