Loire

Question 1

What are the aging requirements for Muscadet Sur Lie?

Answer 1

Bottled directly off lees between March 1st and November 30th the year after harvest

Question 2

What are the 3 subzones of Muscadet and their aging requirements?

Answer 2

Le Pallet - April 1st 2nd year after harvest

George and Clisson - November 1st, 2nd year after harvest

Question 3

What are the principle soils of Muscadet’s subzones?

Answer 3

Clisson: Granite

George: Clay and Gabbro (igneous rock)

Le Pallet: Gneiss, quartz, and gabbro

Question 4

In what region is Saveniere?

Answer 4

Anjou

right bank

Question 5

What are the two sub-appellations of Savennieres?

Answer 5

Roche Aux Moines AOP

Coulee de Serrant AOP

Question 6

What are the three main soil types of Sancerre?

Answer 6

Silex

Terre Blanche

Caillottes

Question 7

What is the primary soil of Pouilly-sur-Loire?

Answer 7

Chasselas

(same geographical area as Pouilly Fume)

Question 8

What are the 3 soil types of Chinon?

Answer 8

Tuffeau

Varennes - alluvial

Clay