Loire

Question 1

what are the four main districts of the Loire from East to West?

Answer 1

Nantais, Anjou-Saumur, Touraine, Upper Loire/ central vineyards.

Question 2

what are the main regions in Nantes? (And Grape variety)

Answer 2

Muscadet, Muscadet serve-et-Maine (Melon Blanc)

Question 3

what are the main regions and grape varietys in Anjou-Saumur?

Answer 3

Savennieres, Coteaux du Layon, Anjou, Saumur, Saumur-Champigny. (cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc and a little Gamay)

Question 4

what are the main regions in Touraine?

Answer 4

Bourgueil, Chinon, Vouvray, Touraine. (Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc and a bit of Gamay and Sauvignon Blanc)

Question 5

what are the regions in the upper Loire / Central vineyards and the main break varieties?

Answer 5

Menetou-Salon, Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume. (Sauvignon Blanc)

Question 6

what style of wines tend to be made in Chinon and Bourgueil?

Answer 6

light bodied reds made from cabernet Franc

Question 7

what type of wines are made in Saumur and Saumur Saumur-Champigny?

Answer 7

light bodied, low tannin wines from cabernet Franc. and whites from Chenin Blanc.