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1
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Regional Appellations of Loire

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Cremant de Loire
Rose de Loire

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Major Regions West to East

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Pays Nantais
Anjou-Saumur
Touraine
Central Vineyards

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Where are the Red wines of Pays Nantais

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Coteaux d’Ancenis
Fiefs Vendeens

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Grapes allowed for Red wine producing in Fiefs Vendeens within commune Brem or Pissotte

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Mandated:
Min 50% Pinot Noir
Min 10% Negrette

Allowed:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Gamay
Cabernet Franc

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Red Grapes of Coteaux d’Ancenis

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Gamay with max 10% Cabernet Franc

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White grape of Coteaux d’Ancenis

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Pinot Gris

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Malvoisie synonym in Coteaux d’Ancenis

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Pinot Gris

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Has vineyard area increased or decreased in Pays-Nantais since 1990?

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Decreased

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Crus of Muscadet Sevre et Maine

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Clisson
Gorges
Le Pallet
Goulaine
Mouzillon-Tillieres
Monnieres Saint Fiacre
Chateau Thebaud

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If a subzone is indicated on a bottle of Muscadet Sevre et Maine, is Sur Lie allowed on the label?

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No

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Requirements for Sur Lie labeling

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Kept on lees after fermentation until at least March 1 of year after harvest
Bottled Between March 1 and December 31 of year following harvest
Not marketed until at least March 8 (settling time)

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Subzones of Muscadet Sevre et Maine that have the longest elevage requirements. What are they

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Gorges
Clisson
Mouzillon-Tillieres
Monnieres-Saint-Fiacre
Chateau Thebaud

Aged on Fine lees until October 1 of 2nd year following harvest

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Elevage requirements for Goulaine and Le Pallet in Sevre et Maine

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Aged on fine lees until at least April 1 of 2nd Year following harvest

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Soil of Clisson

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Granite

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Soil of Gorges

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Clay
Gabbro (igneous rock)

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Soil of Le Pallet

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Gneiss
Quartz
Gabbro (igneous rock)

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Soil of Goulaine

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Gneiss
Schist

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Soil of Mouzillon Tillieres

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Gabbro (igneous rock)

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Soil of Monnieres Saint Fiacre

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Gneiss

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Soil of Chateau Thebaud

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Gneiss

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When was Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOP created?

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1936 - updated 2019

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What two geological features create the slopes and varied soils of Anjou?

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Paris Basin and Armorican Massif

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Sweet wine appellations of Anjou-Saumur

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Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire
Bonnezeaux
Coteaux de l’Aubance
Coteaux du Layon
Coteaux de Saumur
Coulee de Serrant
Quarts de Chaume
Savennieres
Savennieres Roche Aux Moines

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24
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What village has been elevated from Anjou Villages status to its own appellation?

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Brissac

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What style of wine is produced in Anjou Brissac?

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Red wine from Cabernet Franc or Cabernet Sauvignon

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What appellation shares the same boundaries as Anjou Brissac?

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Coteaux de L’aubance

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What is the major soil type found in Saumur?

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Tuffeau (chalky fine grained limestone)

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28
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Sparkling wine production in the Loire is based where?

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Saumur

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Where would you find white tuffeau in Saumur?

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Nearer to the riverside

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What soil does Cabernet Franc prefer in Saumur?

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Sandy w yellow limestone

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31
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Grapes in Saumur sparkling wine?

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Chenin Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Gamay
Pinot Noir
Pineau d’Aunis
Grolleau
Grolleau Gris

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Difference in Encepagement between Rose and Blanc sparkling wine of Saumur?

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None

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Assemblage requirements for mousseux blanc in Saumur?

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Min 60% Chenin
Max 10% Sauvignon Blanc

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Assemblage requirements for Mousseaux rose in Saumur?

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Min 60% Cab Franc
Max 10% Sauvignon Blanc

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Min lees aging for Saumur bubbly

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9 months

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36
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Soil of Champigny

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Iron rich limestone with shale

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37
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What does Champigny translate to

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The Field of Fire

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38
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Name 3 producers of Saumur-Champigny

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Clos Rougeard
Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)
Chateau Yvonne

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39
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Who were the original owners of Clos Rougeard?

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Foucault family

40
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Is Saumur flat land or hilly

41
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Subzone of Saumur AOP

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Puy Notre-Dame (southwest)

42
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What grapes are permitted for Saumur Champigny

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Cabernet Franc w/ max combined 15% Cab Sauv and Pineau d’Aunis

43
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What grapes may be planted in Chinon

A

Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon (No more than 10% of Vineyard)

44
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Styles of wine produced in Chinon

A

Rose
Rouge

45
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Major Red wine appellations of Touraine

A

Chinon
Bourgueil
St. Nicolas de Bourgueil

46
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Rivers affecting Chinon?

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Loire (North)
Vienne (South)

47
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The town of Chinon sits on what river

48
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Major soils of Chinon, Bourgueil and St. Nicolas de Bourgueil

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Sand
Gravel
Limestone
All depending on proximity to the river

49
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Grapes of Chinon

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White: Chenin Blanc
Rose & Red: Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon

50
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Rules for Rose & Rouge assemblage in Chinon

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Must be majority Cabernet Franc

51
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What is the name for the alluvial sand in Chinon?

52
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What villages may append their name to Touraine

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Amboise
Mesland
Azay-le-Rideau
Oisly
Chenonceaux

53
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Touraine blanc grapes

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Encepagement:
Sauvignon Blanc
Max 20% sauvignon Gris
Assemblage:
SB must be majority of blend

54
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What is in a bottle of Touraine - Oisly

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100% Sauvignon Blanc

55
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Where is Côt found in Touraine Villages

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Amboise
Mesland
Azay-le-Rideau
Chenonceaux

56
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A red wine from Touraine Amboise contains what grape or grapes

57
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Which Touraine Villages mandate 100% Chenin blanc in their white wine

A

Amboise
Azay-le-Rideau

58
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Difference in encepagement and assemblage for red wines West of Tours vs elsewhere in Touraine

A

West of Tours:
Encepagement: Min 90% Cabernet Franc
Assemblage: Min 80% Cabernet Franc

Elsewhere:
Encepagement: Min 40% Cot
Assemblage: Min 50% Cot w/ no single accessory variety exceeding 40%

59
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Grapes of Vouvray

A

Chenin Blanc
Orbois (Max 5% Encepagement)

60
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What is the RS range for Demi Sec, Moelleux, and Doux wines in Vouvray?

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Demi Sec: 9-18 g/L
Moelleux: 18-45 g/L
Doux: Greater than 45g/L

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What level of sweetness is defined by AOP law in Vouvray?

62
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What is the max RS allowed for Sec wines in Vouvray?

63
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Soil of Vouvray

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Tuffeau limestone

64
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Are vintages/ripeness levels consistent in Vouvray

A

No.
Balance between influence from atlantic and general continental influence make vintage variation a huge influence

65
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Where are top sites of Vouvray located?

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Cliffs overlooking river

66
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Vineyards farmed by Huet

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Le Mont (Purchased in 1957)
Clos du Bourg (Purchased 1963) - 1st biodynamic
Le-Haut-Lieu (Original Vineyard)

67
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Which vineyard owned by Huet has a deep layer of clay over limestone?

A

Le-Haut-Lieu

68
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Name 3 producers not named Huet in Vouvray

A

Champalou
Francois et Julien Pinon
Domaine du Clos Naudin
Vincent Careme

69
Q

What Valley forms the southern border of Montlouis-Sur-Loire?

A

Cher River Valley

70
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Where is Domaine Francois Chidaine?

A

Montlouis-Sur-Loire

Making both Vouvray and Montlouis

71
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Soils of Sancerre?

A

Caillottes (Limestone)
Terres blanches (clay limestone)
Silex (flint)

72
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Soil of Pouilly Fume?

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Silex (especially in north)

73
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For Muscadet AOC, what is the yield required to be labeled sur lie?

74
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What grapes may be included in Muscadet AOC?

A

Melon B and Chardonnay (max 10%)

75
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What are the two tributaries that affect Muscadet Sevre et Maine?

A

Sevre Nantais
Maine

76
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What are the yields permitted for Muscadet Sevre et Maine vs the Crus?

A

55 vs 45 Hl/Ha

77
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What age must vines be to be made into muscadet sevre et maine cru wines

78
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What appellation does Lake of Grandlieu greatly affect?

A

Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu

79
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What is the style of Malvoisie found in Coteaux d’Ancenis?

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Semi-sweet style w/ 20-40g/L RS

80
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Negrette may be blended with Pinot Noir or Cab Franc in what appellation?

A

Fief Vendeens

81
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What are the two main tributaries of the Loire in Anjou-Saumur?

A

Layon
Aubance

82
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What style of wine is Cabernet d’Anjou?

A

Semi-sweet rose w/ min 10g/L RS

83
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What style of wine is Rose d’Anjou?

A

Semi-sweet rose w/ min 7g/L RS

84
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What grapes are permitted in Rose d’Anjou?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Pineau d’Aunis
Gamay
Cot
Grolleau

85
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What is rouget and where is it found?

A

A light red based on Cab Franc/Sauvignon in Anjou AOC

86
Q

Anjou Brissac shares the same boundaries as what appellation?

A

Coteaux de l’Aubance

87
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What style of wine is made in Coteaux du Layon?

A

Sweet whites from Chenin Blanc w/ Min 34g/L RS

88
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What is the Premier Cru designation within Coteaux du Layon? What is the min RS and harvest yield?

A

Coteaux du Layon Premier Cru Chaume AOC
80g/L RS
25 hl/ha

89
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What village is Coteaux du Layon Premier Cru Chaume located within?

A

Rochefort-Sur-Loire

90
Q

Grand Cru of the Loire valley. Established when?

A

Quarts de Chaume
2011

91
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Soils of Quarts de Chaume?

A

Broverian Schist
Pudding sandstone

92
Q

What are the sub-appellations of Savennieres?

A

Roche aux Moines
Coulee de Serrant - monopole

93
Q

What is Fines Bulles and where is it found?

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Local name for sparkling wine in Saumur

94
Q

What broad regions are permitted to make Cremant de Loire?

A

Anjou-Saumur
Touraine

95
Q

What style/grapes are permitted in Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame?

A

Cabernet Franc (min 85%) w/ Cab Sauv permitted

96
Q

What forest borders the southern end of Saumur-Champigny?

A

Forest of Fontevraud

97
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What rivers border Saumur-Champigny? What cardinal direction are they?

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Eastern - Loire
Western - Thouet

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