Loire/Rhone

Question 1

Which Pope is credited with developing a vineyard in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?

Answer 1

Pope Clement V arrived in Avignon in 1309, but it was his successor John XXII who is credited with
developing the vineyard in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Question 2

What is Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine?

Answer 2

Made with fresh goat’s milk, it has an AOP (protected designation of origin), which requires maturing it in a cellar for at least 10 days.

Question 3

Who or what is Olivet Cendré?

Answer 3

Olivet Cendré is a French soft cheese originating from the commune of Olivet in the Loiret department. It is made from raw cow’s milk. The cheese is slowly ripened for at least one month in a coating of ashes and mold, which impart a pungent and spicy aroma to the cheese.

In the past, the ashes were obtained from burned grapevines. The cheese has a smooth, supple texture, while the flavors are mild, delicate, and earthy. It is recommended to pair it with white wines such as Touraine and red wines such as Sancerre.

Question 4

Give a synonym for these grapes?
Melon de Bourgogne - 
Pineau de la Loire - 
Breton - 
Groslot - 
Cot -

Answer 4

Melon de Bourgogne - Muscadet
Pineau de la Loire - Chenin Blanc
Breton - Cabernet Franc
Groslot - Grolleau 
Cot - Malbec

Question 5

Why is archbishop of Cluny important?

Answer 5

He was credited for planting the vines and creating the vineyards in Angers, Orléans and Sancerre.

Question 6

Why is year 2000 important in Loire Valley?

Answer 6

The Loire Valley (between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes-sur-Loire) was added to UNESCO’ World Heritage list in 2000.

Question 7

Name the main wine regions in Loire valley from west to east?

Answer 7

PAYS NANTAIS
ANJOU-SAUMUR
TOURAINE
CENTRE-LOIRE

Question 8

In what region is located Vouvray and Chinon?

Answer 8

Touraine

Question 9

In what region is located Quincy and Menetou-Salon?

Answer 9

Centre-Loire

Question 10

What color and what grape is used for Touraine Noble Joué?

Answer 10

Rose wine from mainly Pinot Meunier grape

Question 11

Cour-Cheverny AOP makes wine from what grape?

Answer 11

Romorantin

Question 12

In Pays Nantais the Cru appellation wines must be made in sur lie method for how many months?

Answer 12

18-24 months

Question 13

In AOP Bonnezeaux they make vendange tardive wine from what grape?

Answer 13

Chenin Blanc

Question 14

Nicholas Joly is a winemaker in what estate and why is he important?

Answer 14

Château de la Roche aux Moines and he is one of the pioneers and leading personalities of the biodynamic wine movement.

Question 15

Clos de la Coulée de Serrant is important why?

Answer 15

Coulée de Serrant is among the very few single vineyards monopole to be granted its own AOC; others include Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and Château-Grillet

Question 16

Name the sparkling wine producing AOP-s in the Rhone Valley?

Answer 16

Clairette de Die, Cremant de Die, Saint Peray

Question 17

What year get the Chateauneuf du Pape AOP status?

Answer 17

1933

Question 18

Chateau Beaucastel is a top producer in Rhone, why was the year 2006 important for them?

Answer 18

Oldest – Chateau Beaucastel - established 1549, (from 2006 Primium Familiae Vini, Perrin brothers - Jean Pierre and Francois Perrin)

Question 19

Name the AOP in Rhone what is belonging only to one owner. Name grapes and wine style.

Answer 19

Chateau Grillet, 100% Viogner, white wines, was till 1936 subregion of Condrieu
1830-ndatsest aastatest kuulus mõis Neyret-Gachet perekonnale, 2011 aastal ostis valduse miljardärist ettevõtja, Chateau Latouri omanik François Pinault (vt Chateau Latour). Esindusveiniks – „Vin Blanc de Château-Grillet

Question 20

Name the AOP-s in Rhone where is allowed to use only single grape variety to make wines?

Answer 20

Condrieu - Viogner
Chateau Grillet - Viogner
Cornas - Syrah

Question 21

Name the Northern Rhone AOP-s from north to south.

Answer 21

Northern Rhone AOP-s from north to south are
Cóte Rótie 
Condrieu
Ch. Grillet
St. Joseph
Crozes-Hermitage
Hermitage  
Cornas
St. Peray

Question 22

Who released the first estate bottled Chateauneuf du Pape? When?

Answer 22

Chateau la Nerthe in 1785

Question 23

What are the ‘pudding stones’ of Chateauneuf du Pape called?

Answer 23

Galettes

Question 24

What is the main grape of Rasteau?

Answer 24

Grenache

Question 25

How big percentage white varieties is allowed to use in Hermitage red wine? What are the varieties?

Answer 25

Max 15% Marsanne+Rouseanne

Question 26

Name the most famous lieu-dit in Chateauneuf du Pape.

Answer 26

La Crau (73,5 ha), owned almost Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe (Vignobles Brunier), small parcel owns also Henri Bonneau - Domaine Henri Bonneau (2,3 ha)

Question 27

Rhone Valley is between what 2 mountain ranges?

Answer 27

Cévennes mountains on West (Massif Central) and French Alps on East

Question 28

What is „rinquinquin“?

Answer 28

Vin de Liqueur peach apéritif produced in the Rhone. It is made by infusing sweet peaches and delicate peach in a 100 proof neutral spirit. The results are mixed with white wine, essential oils of citrus and sugar

Question 29

Explain the

Saint-Marcellin, AOP

Answer 29

Saint-Marcellin is a soft French cheese made from cow’s milk. Named after the small town of Saint-Marcellin (Isère), it is produced in a geographical area corresponding to part of the former Dauphiné province (now included in the Rhône-Alpes région)

Question 30

What are „foudre“?

Answer 30

A large wooden vat, popular in France’s Rhône Valley, significantly larger than typical oak barrels, often with the capacity to hold more than a thousand liters of wine. Used to ferment and age wine in the Rhone.