Loire: Pays Nantais Flashcards
Why was Melon de Bourgogne first transmitted to the Loire?
With the Dutch, for distillation purposes.
When did Melon de Bourgogne rise to the top?
After a severe frost in 1709 that off-d all of the red grapes.
With the elimination of the VDQS tier in 2011 what three new regions gained AOC status in the Pays Nantais?
Gros Plant du Pays Nantais
Coteaux d’Ancenis
Fiefs Vendéens
What kind of grapes do they grow in Gros Plant du Pays Nantais?
Min. 70% Folle Blanche (Gros Plant); plus Montils and a max. 10% Colombard
Blanc “Sur Lie”
Folle Blanche may only account for a min. 50% of the encépagement through 2030
All Gros Plant wines may include the geographical designation “Val de Loire” on the label
What kind of grapes do they grow in the Coteaux d’Ancenis?
Blanc: 100% Pinot Gris
Rosé: 100% Gamay
Rouge: 100% Gamay
Varietal-Labeled “Malvoisie”: 100% Pinot Gris
All Coteaux d’Ancenis wines may include the geographical designation “Val de Loire” on the label
What kind of wine does the Fiefs Vendeens AOC make?
Principal Variety (Min. 60%): Chenin Blanc
Complementary Varieties (Min. 10% combined): Chardonnay (Grolleau Gris)
Rosé:
(Min. 80%): Gamay and Pinot Noir
Rouge:
Principal Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Négrette, Pinot Noir
Accessory Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay
All Fiefs Vendéens wines may include the geographical designation “Val de Loire” on the label
What are the four appellations for Melon de Bourgogne?
Muscadet AOP
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOP
Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu AOP Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine AOP
What kind of climate is the loire?
Cool, wet maritime climate.
What is the minimum alf for Muscadet AOP?
9% if NOT “sur lie”
What are the “Sur-Lie” aging rules for Muscadet-Sevre-et-Maine AOP?
“Sur Lie” Requirements:
The wine must be kept on its lees (in either tank or barrel) after fermentation until at least March 1 of the year following the harvest
The wine is bottled directly off its fine lees between March 1 and November 30 of the year following the harvest, and not marketed until at least March 8
Élevage for Subzones:
Le Pallet: Wines must be aged on their fine lees until at least April 1 of the second year following the harvest
Gorges and Clisson: Wines must be aged on their fine lees until at least November 1 of the second year following the harvest
What are the sub-zones for Muscadet-Sevre-et-Maine AOP?
Le Pallet
Gorges
Clisson
What % of Muscadet from the Sevre-et-Maine AOP is bottled “sure lie”
A little over half.
What percent of production does Sevre-et-Maine account for?
80%
Are the “sure-lie” wines filtered?
no -they are bottled directly off of their fine lees
What Muscadet appellation is more northernly and thus the coolest out the four?
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire
