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What are the 4 major sub-regions of the Loire Valley

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Pays Nantais
Anjou-Saumur
Tourraine
Central Vineyards

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What is the climate of Pays Nantais

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Cool, wet maritime climate

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What are the 4 AOCs dedicated to Muscadet in the Pays Nantais

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Muscadet AOC
Muscadet Sevre-Et-Maine AOC
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOC
Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu AOC

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Which AOC in Muscadet represents over 80% of production

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Muscadet Sevre-Et-Maine

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Define ‘sur lie’ labeling in Pays Nantais

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Wines are aged on lees over winter and bottled without filtering to add richness and complexity

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Where is Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire located in relation to the rest of the Pays Nantais AOCs

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Further north

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What is the style of wines from Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire

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Lean, linear crips whites from Melon de Bourgogne

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What is the primary grape variety of the Pays Nantais

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Melon de Bourgogne

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What is the newest AOC for Melon de Bourgogne in the Loire Valley

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Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu AOC

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Which Muscadet AOC in the Pays Nantais is known for distinguished quality

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Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC

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What styles of wine are produced in Anjou-Saumur

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Still, sparkling, and sweet

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What are the primary grapes used for Rosé production in Anjou-Saumur

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Groulleau, Cabernet Franc

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What are the two primary grapes of Anjou-Saumur

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Chenin Blanc
Cabernet Franc

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What is the umbrella appellation for white, red, and sparkling wines in Anjou-Saumur

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Anjou AOC

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What is the major AOC in Anjou-Saumur dedicated to generally dry Chenin Blanc

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Savenniéres AOC

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Describe the Chenin Blanc produced in Savenniéres AOC

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Austere in youth, develops great complexity of fruit and honeyed richness with age

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What are the two sub-AOCs of Savenniéres that are regarded as unofficial Grand Crus

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Roche Aux Moines
Coulée de Serrant

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What is the style of wine produced in the Coteaux du Layon AOC and its’ sub-AOCs

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Sweet white wine from Chenin Blanc, affected by Botrytis

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What tributary of the Loire will you find Bonnezeaux and Quarts de Chaume AOCs

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The Layon River

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What are the two most notable sub-AOCs in the Coteaux du Layon AOC

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Bonnezeaux
Quarts de Chaume

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What style of wine is produced in Anjou-Villages AOC

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Red wines based on Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon is also allowed

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What grape is not allowed in red blends of Anjou-Brissac AOC

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Gamay

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What style of wine is allowed to be produced in Anjou-Villages AOC

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Red blends based upon Cabernet Franc

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What style of wines is allowed to be produced in Saumur AOC

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Whites, Rosé, Reds, and Sparkling

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What are the grapes of Saumur AOC

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White - Chenin Blanc
Red - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pineau d’Aunis

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What are the majority of grapes grown in Saumur AOC used for

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Saumur AOC sparkling wines
Crémant de Loire AOC

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What are the soils of Saumur-Champigny AOC

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Iron-rich limestone soil

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What is the style of Cabernet Franc produced in Saumur-Champigny AOC

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Light, bright, floral

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What is the notable producer within Saumur-Champigny

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Clos Rougeard

30
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What grapes are allowed in Haut-Pitou AOC

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White - Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Girs
Red - Cabernet Franc

31
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What soils within Tourraine often host the highest quality vineyards

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Truffeau limestone

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What are the 3 notable Cabernet Franc AOCs within Tourraine

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Chinon AOC
Bourgueil AOC
Saint-Nicholas-de-Bourgueil AOC

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What is the region within Tourraine dedicated to Chenin Blanc in a range of sweetness levels

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What are the two permitted grape varietals of Vouvray AOC

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Chenin Blanc
Orbois

35
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What determines the sweetness levels of wines in Vouvray AOC

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Vintage variations

36
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Describe Montlouis-sur-Loire AOCs vinification style and permitted grape varieties

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Chenin Blanc in varying levels of sweetness, just like Vouvray

37
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What Chenin Blanc AOC, formerly part of Vouvray, vinifies its’ wines in the same style

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Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC

38
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What is the umbrella AOC of Tourraine and what are the permitted grape varietals

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Tourraine AOC
White - Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, max. 20% Sauvignon Gris also allowed
Reds - Cabernet Franc, Gamay, Pineau d’Aunis, Groslot

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What style of wines are produced in Tourraine Noble-Juoé AOC

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Historical style of Vin Gris Rosé
Utilizes Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris, & Pinot Noir

40
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What is the name of the large tributary of the Loire river that branches off North of Vouvray

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The Loir River

41
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What are the 3 major AOCs on the banks of the Loir River

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Coteaux de Loir AOC
Jasniéres AOC
Coteaux du Vendômois AOC

42
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What are the permitted grape varietals within Coteaux de Loir AOC

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Pineau d’Aunis
Chenin Blanc

43
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How does Jasniéres Chenin Blanc compare to Vouvray Chenin Blanc

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Often more green & herbaceous in Jasniéres

44
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What is the signature production of Coteaux du Vendômois AOC

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Dry Rosé of Pineau d’Aunis

45
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What two AOCs make up the eastern edge of Tourraine

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Cheverny AOC
Cour-Cheverny AOC

46
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What grape is Cour-Cheverny AOC known for

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Romorantin

47
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What grape varieties are permitted in Cheverny AOC

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Sauvignon Blanc
Gamay
Pinot Noir

48
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What grape varieties are permitted within Valençay AOC

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Sauvignon BLanc
Gamay
Pinot Noir
Malbec

49
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What is the climate of the Central Vineyards

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Continental

50
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What is the most notable grape produced in the central vineyards

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Sauvignon Blanc

51
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What are the two most famous Sauvignon Blanc AOCs on the banks of the Loire in the Central Vineyards

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Sancerre
Pouilly-Fumé

52
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What bank of the Loire is Sancerre located

53
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What bank of the Loire is Pouilly-Fumé located

54
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What are the 3 major soil types of Sancerre

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Silex
Terres Blanches
Caillottes

55
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What grapes are permitted in Sancerre AOC

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Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir

56
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What grapes are permitted in Pouilly-Fumé

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Sauvignon Blanc

57
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What is the flavor profile of Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre AOC and Pouilly-Fumé AOC

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Herbaceous, steely, mineral driven

58
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What is the main soil type of Pouilly-Fumé

59
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Who is the most notable producer within Poully-Fumé

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Didier Dagueneau

60
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What is the primary grape variety of Pouilly-sur-Loire

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What are the permitted grape varieties of Mentou-Salon AOC

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Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir

62
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Name 2 other notable Sauvignon Blanc AOCs in the Central Vineyards

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Quincy AOC
Reuilly AOC

63
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What are the primary grape varietals of Orleans AOC

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Chardonnay
Pinot Meunier

64
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Where is the Orleans AOC located

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The rural area surrounding the city of Orleans

65
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What sub-AOC near Orleans is dedicated entirely to Cabernet Franc

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Orléans-Cléry AOC

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