Loire Valley Flashcards by Laura Otey

What was the 1577 Parisaian law

Prohibited Pariasians from purchasing wines made within 88km of the capital

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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

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What is Vin Gris

makes a very pale rose with min skin contact of Pineau D’Aunis

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What is the average rainfall in Pays Nantais

736

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What is the average sunlight in the Pays Nantais

1954

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What used to be the big grape of the Pays Nantais

Folle Blanche

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What has been the impact of climate change in the Loire

spring frosts- melon b has an early growing season

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What years had bad frosts in Pays Nanties

2008
2016
2017
2018

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What is Sur Lie in Pays Nantais

Richer expressions

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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)

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What is the most broad and generic AOP for Muscadet

Musadet AOP

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Where is Muscadet Sevre-et Main located around (rivers)

Sevre and Main

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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

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What crus of Muscadet Sevre et Maine were established in 2011

Clisson
Gorges
Le Pallet

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What region is focused on semi sweet Pinot Gris?

Coteaux d’Ancenis

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What is the local name for Folle Blanche

Gros Plant

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Where can you find most of the Gos Plant plantings

Gros Plant du Pays Nantais

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Where are the most oceanic vineyards of the Loire

Fiefs Vendeens

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What are the grapes of Fiefs Vendeens

Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, Gamay

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What are the subzones of Fiefs Vendeens

Brem
Mareuil
Chantonnay
Pissotte
Vix

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Where are most of the vineyards in Anjou

south of the river

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What are the two large soil types of Anjour Samur

Anjou Noir
Anjou Blanc

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What grapes in Cabernet d’Anjou

Cab Franc and Sav

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What is the residual sugar in Cabernet d’Anjou

10g/l

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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

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

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