Loire Flashcards
What are the sweet wine AOPS of Anjou affected by boytritis?
Coteaux du Layon AOP and it’s sub-appellations: Bonnezeaux AOP and Quarts de Chaume AOP
Coteaux de l’Aubance AOP
Tries
Harvesting in multiple passes through the vineyard
What is the most important red varietal in the Loire valley? Name a few secondary
Cabernet Franc (Breton)
Pinot Noir Gamay Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec (Côt) Pineau d'Aunis Groslot (Grolleau)
When must a sur lie wine from Musacadet’s sub-appellation be bottled?
March 1st—November 30th of the year following the harvest
What two sub-appellations f Savennières received their AOC in 2011?
Roche Aux Moines
Coulée de Serrant
Which region of the Loire produces sparkling wine? And from which grape?
Samur from 100% Chenin Blanc
Name the classic white varietals of the Loire, and a few secondary.
Chenin Blanc (Pineau de la Loire)
Sauvignon Blanc
Melon de Bourgogne
Chardonnay Orbois (Arbois, Menu Pineau) Romorantin Chasselas Gros Plant (Folle Blanche)
Name three red wine appellations in Tourraine and their soil types.
Chinon- tuffeau, clay, varennes
Bourgueil–sand and limestone
Saint Nicolas de Bourgeueil–sand, limestone and light alluvial
Name the appellations of the Central Valley
Sancerre Pouilly Fumé Mentou-Salon Reuilly Quincy Coteaux du Giennois Orleáns
What are the quality levels of Vouvray?
sec sec-tendre demi-sec moelleux liquereux
What regions in Pays Nantais received AOC status in 2011?
Gros Plant du Pays Nantais
Coteaux d’Ancenis
Fief Vendéens
*Transitioning from VDQS system
Name the basic appellation for melon de bourgogne in Pays Nantais, and the three sub-appellations
Muscadet AOP
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOP
Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu AOP
Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine
What are the rivers in the Loire?
Loire Vienne Layon Sevre Maine Loir
Which seven villages are entitled to add their names to the basic Coteaux du Layon AOP?
Beaulieu-sur-Layon Rochefort-sur-Loire Faye d’Anjou St. Lambert du Lattay St. Aubin de Luigné Rablay-sur-Layon Chaume
What is the maximum residual sugar, in grams per liter, of Vouvray “sec”?
8 g/l residual sugar max
What are the three subzones for Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine?
Clisson
Le Pallet
Gorges
Who produces “Clos du Papillon”?
Domaine des Baumard
Where is Francois Chidaine located?
Montlouis-sur-Loire
Where can you find Malvoisie?
Coteaux d’Ancenis
Where can you find Romorantin?
Cour-Cheverny
Where can you find Chasselas?
Pouilly-sur-Loire
What is the sole permitted style in Anjou-Villages Brissac AOP?
Red
What is the minimum ABV % for Vouvray still wines?
11% ABV
The Quincy AOP lies along which river?
Cher River
