Loire

Question 1

Name the historical crus of Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine AOP

Answer 1

Gorges, Clisson and Le Pallet

Question 2

Name the sub-zones/crus of Muscadet-Sèvre-et-Maine AOP that were officially recognised in 2019

Answer 2

Chateau-Thébaud, Goulaine, Monnières-Saint-Fiacre and Mouzillon-Tillières

Question 3

Name the four appellations for Melon Blanc in the Nantais

Answer 3

Muscadet AOP,

Muscadet-Sèvre-et-Maine AOP, Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOP and Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu AOP

Question 4

Name the villages that may append their name onto Coteaux du Layon AOP

Answer 4

Faye
Rochefort
Tablet
Beaulieu
St Aubin
St Lambert
Chaume (May use the term premier cru)

Question 5

Which village may use the term ‘premier cru’ in Anjou? What style of wine is made under this appellation?

Answer 5

Chaume within Coteaux du Layon AOP. Medium-sweet to lusciously sweet white wines made from Chenin Blanc

Question 6

What is the required RS requirement for the labelling term Moelleux?

Answer 6

Between 18-45 g/l RS

Question 7

What are the RS requirements for the labelling term Sec for Vouvray AOP?

Answer 7

Maximum 8 g/l RS

Question 8

What is the minimum RS allowed for Quarts de Chaume AOP?

Answer 8

85 g/l RS

Question 9

What are the minimum RS requirements for Coteaux du Layon AOP?

Answer 9

34 g/l RS for Coteaux du Layon

80 g/l RS for Coteaux du Layon Chaume Premier Cru

Question 10

What style of wine is made in Cour-Cheverny AOP?

Answer 10

Sec and off-dry white wines from 100% Romorantin

Question 11

Which appellations in Touraine utilise Chenin Blanc for their white wines?

Answer 11

Vouvray AOP
Montlouis-sur-Loire AOP
Jasnieres AOP
Coteaux du Vendômois AOP 
Coteaux du Loir AOP
Chinon AOP

Question 12

What style of wine may be made in Touraine Noble-Joué AOP?

Answer 12

Rosé wine made from Pinot Meunier (must be over 50% of blend) complimented with Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir