Loire - Centre & Upper Loire Flashcards
Climate of Centre Loire?
Continental - large season swings
Hail and frost
Where is frost a particular risk?
Quincy
Pouiily-Fumé
What are the 4 main soil types of Centre/Upper Loire
Caillottes
Terrese Blanches
Silex
Sandy Gravel
What is silex?
Flint with clay
What are terres blanches
Kimmeridgean Marl - Oysters
What are caillotes?
Portlandian Marl pebbles
Primary white and red in Centre-Loire
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
What was the historical grape in Centre-Loire?
Chasselas
Where is the 1st AOC to harvest in Centre-Loire?
Reuillly
What AOC has 2 separate vineyard areas and the largest AOC to sit on both sides of the Arnon?
Reuilly
Makes 100% white Chardonnay, 100% Pinot Noir reds and roses?
Sancerre
Menetou-Salon
Reuilly
What borders both Arnon and Cher Rivers?
Reuilly
What AOC lies on the Left (W) bank of the Cher (with a little on the right)
Quincy
What are the AOCs that have Sauvignon Gris as a blending partner?
Quincy
What was the most popular AOC region in the Middle Ages?
Quincy
What soils are Quincy planted and where?
Plateau above the Cher in sand and gravel
What is the main production of Quincy?
Dry White
What has the highest elevation in the Loire?
Sancerre
Where are the 50% steep gradients in Centre-Loire?
Sancerre