Loire Valley Flashcards
What was the 1577 Parisaian law
Prohibited Pariasians from purchasing wines made within 88km of the capital
When did Phylloxera arrive to Loire and what did it cause
1877
Sancerre switched from Pinot to Sav Blanc
Cab franc and chenin blanc picked up popularity
What is Vin Gris
makes a very pale rose with min skin contact of Pineau D’Aunis
What is the average rainfall in Pays Nantais
736
What is the average sunlight in the Pays Nantais
1954
What used to be the big grape of the Pays Nantais
Folle Blanche
What has been the impact of climate change in the Loire
spring frosts- melon b has an early growing season
What years had bad frosts in Pays Nanties
2008
2016
2017
2018
What is Sur Lie in Pays Nantais
Richer expressions
Label laws around sur lie in Pay Nantais
must spend no more than 1 winter on lees and may not be bottled before March 1 (5-14months)
What is the most broad and generic AOP for Muscadet
Musadet AOP
Where is Muscadet Sevre-et Main located around (rivers)
Sevre and Main
Big Crus of the muscadet serve et maine
Clisson
Gorges
Le Pallet
Goulain
Chateau Thebaud
Monnieres Saint Fiacre
Mouzillon Tilleres
La Hays Foussiere
Le Vallet
What crus of Muscadet Sevre et Maine were established in 2011
Clisson
Gorges
Le Pallet
What region is focused on semi sweet Pinot Gris?
Coteaux d’Ancenis
What is the local name for Folle Blanche
Gros Plant
Where can you find most of the Gos Plant plantings
Gros Plant du Pays Nantais
Where are the most oceanic vineyards of the Loire
Fiefs Vendeens
What are the grapes of Fiefs Vendeens
Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, Gamay
What are the subzones of Fiefs Vendeens
Brem
Mareuil
Chantonnay
Pissotte
Vix
Where are most of the vineyards in Anjou
south of the river
What are the two large soil types of Anjour Samur
Anjou Noir
Anjou Blanc
What grapes in Cabernet d’Anjou
Cab Franc and Sav
What is the residual sugar in Cabernet d’Anjou
10g/l
What are the yields for Cabernet d’Anjou
60hl/ha
What grapes can be used in Rose d’Anjou
Groulleau, Cab Franc/Sav, Pineau d”Aunis, Gamay, Cot
Yeilds for Rose d’Anjou
65hl/ha
RS in Rose d”Anjou
65hl/ha
What is Rouget
light reds produced in the Anjou pre 1960s
What are the aging requirements for Anjou Mousseux
9 months on lese
No more than 20% Chard
When was Brissac AOPd
1998
Where is the Coteaux du Layon
In Anjou
Is chapatlization allowed in Coteaux du Layon AOP
yes
Where is premier cru Chaume?
In Rochefort-sur-Loire
What is the minimum RS for P Cru Chaume
80g/l
What are the yields for P Cru Chaume
25hl/ha
Is Chaptalization allowed in P Cru Chaume
no
What is the only Grand Cru in the Loire
Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru
Are P Cru Chaume and Grand Cru Quarts de Chaume close
They are next together
What is the RS of Quarts GC
86 g/l
What is the soil in Quarts de Chaume
Broverian schist and sandstones
What is Bonnezeaux and the yields
Sweet wine region, 25hl/ha
How large is Savennieres
150ha
What soil type in Savennieres
Anjou Noir
What are the subregions of Savennieres
Roche Aux Moines
Coulee de Serrant
Who ownes Coulee de Serrant
Nicolas Joly
What is the best vineyard site in Saumur
Breze
What is Saumur Mousseux known as locally
Fines Bulles
Aging Requirements of Saumur Mousseux
9 moths on lees
Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame
superior designation of Saumur
Where is a lot of Tuffeau found?
Touraine
As you move east into the region of loire, does the rain decrease or increase?
decrease
What is the most planted variety in Touraine?
Gamay
what region is known for making lees aged Sav Blanc?
Touraine Oisly AOP
What is the training meatod in Bourgueil
Guyot simple
Where can you find Tuffeau clay in Bourgueil
upward slopes
Is frost a problem in Bourgueil?
yes
Is white produced in Chinon?
yes, 3% of their overall production
What is the traditional method of producing Chinon Rose
Saignee
When was Chinon AOCd
1937
what are some of the villages in Chinon
Anché, Avoine, Avon-les-Roches, Beaumont-en-Véron, Brizay, Candes-Saint-Martin, Chinon, Cinais, Couziers, Cravant-les-Côteaux, Crouzilles, Huismes, L’Ile-Bouchard, Lerné, Ligré, Panzoult, Rivière, La Roche-Clermault, Saint Benoît-la-Forêt, Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne, Savigny-en-Véron, Sazilly, Seuilly, Tavant, Theneuil, Thizay
What is the soil type of Vouvray
Tuffeau
What are the sweetness levels of sec Vouvray
2-8g/l
RS for Demi Sec Vouvray
9-19g/l
RS for Vouvray Sec
2-8g/l
RS for Vouvray Moelleux
18-45g/l
What type of wine is made in Montlouis-sur-Loire
Still and Sparkling Chenin Blanc
What grapes are used in Cheverny
Sav Blanc, followed by Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Orbois
What grapes are grown in Jasnieres
Chenin Blanc only
What are the grapes for Coteaux du Vendomois
Pineau d’Aunis
Synonym for Orbois
Menu Pineau