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Loire & Alsace Flashcards

1
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Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre Blanc are made from which grape?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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2
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AOC Quarts de Charme is what style of wine?

A

Sweet Wine

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3
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The Central Loire’s most grown red varietal is…?

A

Cabernet Franc

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AOC Sancerre Rouge wines are made from what grape?

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Pinot Noir

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5
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What does “sur lie” mean?

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On the lees

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How many sub-regions or ‘crus’ are there in Musadet Sèvre-et-Maine AOC?

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Seven

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7
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What are the two AOC sub-regions inside Savennières AOC that are known for age-worthy Chenin Blanc?

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Coulée de Serrant & Roche aux Moines

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What are the grapes used in Chinon AOC Rouge and Blanc?

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Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc

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9
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What are the three major soil types found in Sancerre?

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Limestone
Clay
Flint

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10
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What is the sweetness level of a Vouvray Sec?

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Dry

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True or False: Alsace has both Premiere and Grand Cru vineyards in the Haut-Rhin.

A

False

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What is not an approved grape in Alsace?

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Crémant d’Alsace is what style of wine?

A

Sparkling

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14
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Alsace sits between what mountain range and the river Rhine?

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Vosges

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15
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In Alsace, “ Edelzwicker” is what kind of wine?

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Made from a field blend

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16
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What is Vendange Tardives?

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A late harvest wine from one of the four main varietals

17
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What are the four AOCs of Alsace?

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Alsace AOC
Alsace Grand Cru AOC
Cremant d’Alsace AOC
Vendange Tardives AOC

18
Q

What is the only style of bottle permitted in Alsace?

A

Flute

19
Q

Why are the four noble varietals of Alsace?

A

Gewurtztraminer
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Muscat

20
Q

What type of labeling is used in Alsace?

A

Varietal labeling

21
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What are the four sub-regions of the Loire?

A

Pays Nantais
Anjou-Saumur
Touraine
Central Vineyards

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