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Loire Valley Flashcards

1
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What is the climate of Pays Nantais

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Maritime

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What is the major grape varietal of the Pays Nantais

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Melon B

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What grape varietal was traditionally grown for Eaux de Vie Brandy production in the Pays Nantais in favor of Melon B

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Folle Blanche

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What are the four main AOCs for Melon B in Pays Nantais

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Muscadet AOC
Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOC
Muscadet Côt de Grandlieu AOC

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What single other grape varietal may be added to the blend in Muscadet AOC along with Melon B

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Chardonnay (maximum 10%)

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What is the most planted AOC in Pays Nantais

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Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC

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What process is used in the Pays Nantais to add complexity and texture to Melon B

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Sur Lie aging

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What style of wine is produced in the Coteaux d’Ancenis AOC

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Semisweet Pinot Gris, locally known as Malvoisie
Red from Gamay with some Cabernet Franc

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9
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What AOC is the westernmost in Pays Nantais

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Feifs Vendéens AOC

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10
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What are the four regions of the Loire Valley from West to East

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Pays Nantais
Anjou-Saumur
Tourraine
Central Vineyards

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What are the dominant grapes of Anjou-Saumur

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Chenin Blanc
Cabernet Franc

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What is the climate of Anjou-Saumur

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Maritime influence

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What style of wine is produced in Cabernet d’Anjou AOC

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Semisweet Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Cabernet Franc

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What style of wine is produced in Rosé d’Anjou AOC

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Off-dry Rosé
Much less sweet than Cabernet d’Anjou AOC

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What is the umbrella AOC of Anjou-Saumur

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Anjou AOC

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What styles of wine are produced in Anjou AOC

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Still whites and reds
Sparkling
Sweet

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17
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What is the minimum percentage of Chenin Blanc required in Anjou AOC white wines

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80%

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18
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What style of wine is produced in Anjou-Villages AOC

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Red wine from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

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What style of wine is produced in Anjou-Brissac AOC

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Reds from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

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20
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What style of wine is produced in Coteaux du Layon

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Sweet whites

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What tributary of the Loire River is home to the Coteaux du Layon

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The Layon River

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What is the minimum grams per Liter of residual sugar in the Coteaux du Layon AOC

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34 grams/Liter

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23
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What is the sole 1er Cru of the Coteaux du Layon AOC

A

Chaume 1er Cru

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24
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What is the sole Grand Cru of the Loire Valley

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Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru AOC

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What style of wine is produced in Quarts de Chaume

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Sweet whites from Chenin Blanc

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What is the soil type in Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru AOC

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Clay

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27
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What style of wine is produced in Bonnezeaux AOC

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Sweet whites from Chenin Blanc

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What are the two most famous sweet wine AOCs located along the Layon River

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Quarts de Chaume AOC
Bonnezeaux AOC

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29
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In which of the following AOCs is Chapitalization legal:

Quarts de Chaume AOC
Bonnezeaux AOC

A

Bonnezeaux AOC

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30
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What is the main style of wine produced in Savenniéres AOC

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Dry whites from Chenin Blanc

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31
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What are the two most prestigious sites within Savenniéres AOC

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Coulée de Serrant
Roche Aux Moines

32
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What styles of wine are produced in Saumur AOC

A

Reds and Rosé from mainly Cabernet Franc
Whites from Chenin Blanc
Sparkling

33
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What is the famous single vineyard site for Chenin Blanc in Saumur AOC

34
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What are the three red grapes of Saumur AOC

A

Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pineau d’Aunis

35
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What area of the Loire is home to most Crémant de Loire AOC production

36
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What is the most famous AOC in Anjou-Saumur for red wine

A

Saumur-Champigny AOC

37
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What is the soil type of Saumur-Champigny AOC

A

Tuffeau limestone

38
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What is the famous producer of Saumur-Champigny AOC

A

Clos Rougeard

39
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What is the most planted grape variety in Tourraine

A

Sauvignon Blanc

40
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What are the two major Cabernet Franc dominant AOCs north of the Loire River in Tourraine

A

Bourgueil
Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourguil

41
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What is the largest red AOC in the Loire Valley

A

Chinon AOC

42
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What are the three main soil types of Chinon

A

Alluvial
Tuffeau
Sand & Clay

43
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What is the main soil type of Vouvray

A

Tuffeau limestone

44
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What styles of wine are produced in Vouvray

A

Sweet whites
Still whites
Sparkling

45
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What is the typical factor that determines sweetness levels in Vouvray

A

Vintage climate and harvest date

46
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What AOC accross the river from Vouvray also produces Chenin Blanc in a variety of styles

A

Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC

47
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What are the white grape varietals of Cheverny

A

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Orbois

48
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What are the red grape varietals of Cheverny

A

Pinot Noir
Cabernet Franc
Gamay
Côt

49
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What is the soil type of Cheverny AOC

50
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What is the grape varietal of Cour-Cheverny AOC

A

Romorantin

51
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What is the sole grape varietal of Jasniéres AOC

A

Chenin Blanc

52
Q

What tributary of the Loire is home to Jasnieres and Coteaux du Vendômois

A

The Loir River

53
Q

What is the famous grape varietal of Coteaux du Vendômois AOC

A

Pineau d’Aunis

54
Q

What is the climate of the Central Vineyards

A

Continental

55
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What famous grape varietal likely originated in the Central Vineyards of the Loire Valley

A

Sauvignon Blanc

56
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What are the two most famous Sauvignon Blanc villages of the Loire Valley

A

Sancerre
Pouilly-Fumé

57
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What are the three soil types of Sancerre

A

Terres Blanches (Kimmeridgian Marls)
Silex
Caillotes

58
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What percentage of production in Sancerre is white

59
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What styles of wine may be produced in Sancerre

A

White
Rosé
Red

60
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What are the two grape varietals of Sancerre AOC

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir

61
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What bank of the Loire is Sancerre on

62
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What bank of the Loire is Pouilly Fumé on

A

Right Bank

63
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What style of wine is produced in Pouilly-Fumé

A

Still white wine from Sauvignon Blanc

64
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What is the famous producer of Pouilly-Fumé

A

Didier Dageneau

65
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What is the grape varietal of Pouilly-sur-Loire

66
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What are the two grape varietals of Mentou-Salon AOC

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir

67
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What is the grape varietal of Quincy AOC

A

Sauvignon Blanc

68
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What are the grape varietals of Reuilly AOC

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris

69
Q

What are the grape varietals of Coteaux du Giennois AOC

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Gamay
Pinot Noir

70
Q

What are the grape varieties of Orleans AOC

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Gris
Pinot Meunier

71
Q

what is the grape varietal of Orleans-Cléry

A

Cabernet Franc

72
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What are the grape varietals produced in Saint-Pourçain AOC

A

Chardonnay
Tressalier
Pinot Noir
Gamay

73
Q

What are the soil types of Pouilly-Fumé

A

Flint-clay
Kimmeridgian marl
Caillottes

74
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What are the 7 villages of the Côteaux du Layon who may append their names to labels

A

Faye
Rochefort
Rablay
Beaulieu
St. Aubin
St. Lambert
Chaume

75
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How many villages are allowed to label their name on Côteaux de Layon wines

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