Loire Flashcards

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What is the climate of the Loire Valley?

A

Varies from maritime (west) to continental (east), with cool influences.

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What are the principal soil types in the Loire?

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Slate, schist (Anjou), tuffeau limestone (Touraine), silex/flint (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé).

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What are the four main districts of the Loire Valley?

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Pays Nantais, Anjou-Saumur, Touraine, Central Vineyards.

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What are the principal grape varieties in the Loire Valley?

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Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne, Cabernet Franc.

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What wines are made from Chenin Blanc?

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Dry (Savennières), off-dry (Vouvray), sweet (Coteaux du Layon), sparkling (Crémant de Loire).

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What wines are made from Sauvignon Blanc?

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Sancerre
Pouilly-Fumé
Quincy
Reuilly
Menetou-Salon (crisp, mineral whites)

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What wines are made from Cabernet Franc?

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Saumur-Champigny
Chinon
Bourgueil (medium-bodied, structured reds).

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What is the main grape of Muscadet?

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Melon de Bourgogne.

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What does ‘Sur Lie’ mean on a Muscadet label?

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Aging on fine lees for more complexity and texture.

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What are the principal wine styles of the Loire?

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Dry white, sweet white, sparkling, rosé, and red wines.

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What are the principal AOPs of the Loire Valley?

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Sancerre
Pouilly-Fumé
Vouvray
Muscadet
Chinon
Saumur-Champigny

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12
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What are common labeling terms in Loire wines?

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‘Domaine’ (estate wine), ‘Clos’ (walled vineyard), ‘Sur Lie’ (lees-aged).

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Where is Coteaux du Layon located?

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Anjou, known for botrytized sweet Chenin Blanc wines.

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Where is Savennières located?

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Anjou, producing dry, long-lived Chenin Blanc wines.

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Where are the Central Vineyards located?

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Eastern Loire, including Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé.

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16
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Where are Anjou and Saumur located?

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Middle Loire, producing dry to sweet whites and reds from Cabernet Franc.

17
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Where is Touraine located?

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Between Anjou-Saumur and the Central Vineyards, known for Chinon, Bourgueil, and Vouvray.

18
Q

Where is Muscadet located?

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Western Loire (Pays Nantais), near the Atlantic.

19
Q

What are the synonyms for Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire?

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Blanc Fumé (Pouilly-Fumé).

20
Q

What are the synonyms for Cabernet Franc?

A

Breton (Loire Valley).

21
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What are the synonyms for Melon de Bourgogne?

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Formerly called ‘Muscat’ in the region but unrelated to Muscat grapes.

22
Q

What are the Sur Lie aging requirements for Muscadet?

A

Must age on lees until at least March 1st following harvest.

23
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Where is St-Pourçain located and what wines does it produce?

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Central France, producing Chardonnay-based whites and Gamay-Pinot Noir reds.

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Where is Cheverny located and what wines does it produce?

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Eastern Touraine, producing Sauvignon Blanc whites and Pinot Noir-Gamay reds.

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Where is Orléans located and what wines does it produce?

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Near the city of Orléans, producing Pinot Meunier-based reds and Sauvignon Blanc whites.