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LOIRE VALLEY Flashcards

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What are the four subregions of the Loire Valley from west to east

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Nantais, Anjou-Saumur, Touraine, Central Valley

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What are the climate differences in the subregions of the Loire valley from west to east?

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Nantais - Cool, maritime
Anjou - Cool, mixed
Touraine - Cool, mixed
Central - Cool, continental

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What are the three white varietals of the Loire?

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Melon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Chenin Blanc

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Where is Melon Blanc grown?

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Nantais

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What are the appellations in Nantais? (2)

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Muscadet & Muscadet Sevre et maine

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Explain the style of a Muscadet? What is the typical ABV?

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dry, high acid, green fruit flavours. These wines are made at 12% ABV by law

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What is the difference between Muscadet and Muscadet Sevre et Maine?

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Muscadet is the wider appellation, while Muscadet Sevre et Maine is a smaller, more highly regarded appellation.

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What are the growing characteristics of Melon Blanc

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early ripen, frost resistant which is suitable for the cool maritime climate.

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What are the main appellations of Central Valley (3)?

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Pouilly Fume, Sancerre and Menetou Salon

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What are the characteristics of a Sauvignon Blanc from Central Valley?

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Dry, high acid, green fruit and wet stones or cut grass.

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What are the differences between a Sancerre and Pouilly Fume?

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Pouilly Fume is grown in more mineral driven, limestone soil and tends to have smoky qualities in addition.

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What are 2 highly regarded villages in Sancerre?

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Chavignol and Les Monts Damnes

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What is the difference of a Sauv Bl. from Menetou Salon versus a Pouilly Fume or Sancerre?

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Similar in style, but Sauvingon Blanc from Menetou Salon tends to be more moderately priced

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Where does the majority of Sauvignon blanc come from in the Loire?

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Touraine

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What is a Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine labelled? What is the style?

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a white touraine is labelled sauvignon de Touraine. Less concentration, made simple and fruity

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16
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Where is Chenin Blanc produced in the Loire (2)?

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Anjou-Saumur, Touraine

17
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Where is Sauvignon Blanc mainly produced in the Loire (2)?

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Touraine and Central Valley

18
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What is the biggest production area of sauvignon blanc in the Loire? What is the smallest?

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Touraine is the largest, Central Valley is the smallest (more prestigious).

19
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What are the charactersitics of Chenin Blanc?

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High acid and non aromatic

20
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What syles can Chenin Blanc be made in?

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Dry, sweet, sparkling

21
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What is Saumur renowned for?

A

Traditional Method Sparkling Chenin Blanc

22
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What is Anjou known for?

A

Dry chenin blanc wines, sometimes matured in new oak

23
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What is Coteaux du Layon known for?

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Renowned sweet wines made from chenin blanc, sometimes due to noble rot.

24
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What villages are known for sweet wines in the Loire?

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Quarts de Chaume and Bonnezeux

25
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What does Savennieres produce?

A

Full-bodied Chenin Blanc

26
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What are the appellations in Anjou-Saumur, west to east?

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Savennieres, Coteaux du Layon, Anjou, Saumur, Saumur-Champigny

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What is the main appellation in Touraine for Chenin Blanc? What is the style of wine there?

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Vouvray, both still and sparkling, dry to sweet.

28
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What are the 2 main reds grown in the Loire valley?

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Cabernet Franc and Gamay

29
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What are 4 popular AOCs in the Loire for Cabernet Franc?

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Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny

30
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Where is Gamay mainly planted in the Loire?

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Touraine and Anjou

31
Q

Where are small plantings of Pinot Noir found in the Loire?

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Central Valley (closest to Burgundy)

32
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What is Cabernet d’Anjou made from?

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Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

33
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What is Rose de Loire made from? What is the style?

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Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Always dry

34
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Where can Rose de Loire come from? (AOC)

A

Anjou-Saumur and Touraine

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