Loire Valley Flashcards
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What grape varietal is used to produce Coteaux du Vendômois AOC Vin Gris
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Pineau d’Aunis
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What grape varietal is used to produce Reuilly AOC Vin Gris
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Pinot Gris
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What are the main soil types of Auvergne
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Schist
Granite
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What is the main red grape of Auvergne
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Gamay
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What disease is a constant threat for Sauvignon Blanc grown in the Loire Valley each vintage
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Powdery mildew
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What is the synonym for Pinot Gris in Coteaux d’Ancenis
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Malvoisie
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What major affect does climate change have on viticulture in Pays Nantais
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More prominent spring frosts that damage vines
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What winemaking practice is often used in Pays Nantais Muscadet production to add more depth and complexity to the wines
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Sur Lie aging
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What does ‘primeur’ mean on a label in Muscadet AOC
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Bottled without aging
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What is the maximum percentage of Chardonnay authorized in the blend of Muscadet AOC
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Maximum 10%
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What are the max yields for Muscadet AOC
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70 hl/ha
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What are the four AOC for Muscadet in Pays Nantais
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Muscadet AOC
Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOC
Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu AOC
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What two tributaries are located in Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC
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Sevre Nantaise
Maine
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What are the max yields in Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC
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55 hl/ha
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What are the max yields for Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC ‘cru’ wines
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45 hl/ha
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Name at least 3 ‘Cru’ in Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine
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Clisson
Gorges
Le Pallet
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How many ‘Cru’ vineyards are there in Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine as of 2019
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7
18
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What is the main white varietal of Coteaux d’Ancenis AOC
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Pinot Gris (Malvoisie)
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What is the main varietal of Gros Plant du Pays Nantais AOC
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Folle Blanche
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What is the AOC for still dry wines from Folle Blanche in the Pays Nantais
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Gros Plant du Pays Nantais AOC
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What varietal may make up a maximum of 10% of the blend in Gros Plant du Pays Nantais AOC
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Colombard
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What is the westernmost AOC in Pays Nantais
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Feifs Vendéens AOC
23
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In what AOC of the Loire Valley might you find Negrette
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Feifs Vendéens AOC
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What is required of all wines from the Feifs Vendéens AOC
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All wines must be blends, no single varietal wines allowed
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What style of wine is produced in Cabernet d'Anjou AOC
Semi-sweet rosé from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
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What are the max. yields of Cabernet d'Anjou AOC
Max. 60 hl/ha
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What are the max. yields of Rosé d'Anjou AOC
Max. 65 hl/ha
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What is the minimum R.S. level for
1. Cabernet d'Anjou AOC
2. Rosé d'Anjou AOC
1. 10 g/L
2. 7 g/L
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What is the difference between Rosé d'Anjou AOC and Rosé de Loire
Rosé de Loire is always dry
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What is the minimum percentage of Chenin Blanc required in white wines of Anjou AOC
80%
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What is Anjou Mousseux
Bottle-fermented sparkling wines from white varietals in Anjou
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What is the minimum sur lie aging required for Anjou Mousseux
9 months sur lie
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What two varietals are permitted in Anjou Brissac AOC and Anjou-Villages AOC
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
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What are the max. yields for Anjou Brissac AOC
Max. 50 hl/ha
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What style of wine is produced in Coteaux du Layon AOC
Sweet white wine from Chenin Blanc
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What is the minimum R.S. level for Coteaux du Layon AOC
Min. 34 g/L of residual sugar
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What are the max. yields for Coteaux du Layon AOC
35 hl/ha
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What is the single 1er Cru site within the Coteaux du Layon
Coteaux du Layon 1er Cru Chaume
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What is the minimum level of residual sugar for Coteaux du Layon 1er Cru Chaume AOC
Min. 80 g/L
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Is chaptalization permitted in Coteaux du Layon AOC
Yes, but not in 1er Cru Chaume site
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What is the sole Grand Cru site of the Loire Valley
Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru AOC
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How many hectares is Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru
40 hectares
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What are the max. yields of Coteaux du Layon 1er Cru Chaume
25 hl/ha
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What are the max. yields of Chaume AOC
20 hl/ha
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What is the min. residual sugar level for Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru AOC
Min. 85 g/L
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What is the min. residual sugar level for Bonnezeaux AOC
Min. 51 g/L
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What style of wine is produced in Coteaux de 'Aubance AOC
Sweet whites from Chenin Blanc
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What style of wine is produced in Coteaux de Saumur AOC
Sweet whites from Chenin Blanc
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What AOC covers sweet wines produced along the Aubance River
Coteaux de l'Aubance
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What is the sole grape of Savennieres AOC
Chenin Blanc
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How many hectares are planted in Savennieres AOC
150 hectares
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What are the two superior appellations located within Savennieres AOC
Roche aux Moines
Coulée de Serrant
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Who is the monopole owner of Coulée de Serrant
Nicolas Joly
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What are the differences between Roche Aux Moines and Coulée de Serrant in terms of style
Coulée de Serrant, due to being a monopole, tends to be riper with more botrytis whereas Roche Aux Moines is usually picked earlier and produced in a fresher drier style
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What is the famous single vineyard site of Saumur AOC for Chenin Blanc
Brézé
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What is Fines Bulles
Saumur Mousseux, produced in the bottle-fermented method aged on lees for at least 9 months
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What is the min. percentage required of cab Franc for rosé and red wines in Saumur AOC
Min. 60%
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Where does most Crémant de Loire come from
Saumur AOC
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What are the max. yields for Crémant de Loire AOC
Max. 74 hl/ha
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What are the max yields for Saumur Mousseux
Max. 67 hl/ha
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What is Saumur Puy-notre-Dame AOC
A sub-geographic designation AOC within Saumur AOC centered around the highest point in the region known for reds based on Cabernet Franc
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What forest makes up the southern border of Saumur-Champigny AOC
Fontevraud
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What is the main soil type of Saumur-Champigny
Limestone Tuffeau
Clay
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What is Haut-Poitou AOC
An appellation south of Chinon known for fruit-driven whites rose and red targetted for early consumption
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What are the main varietals of Haut-Poitou AOC
Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Franc
Gamay
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What grapes are common blending partners with Cabernet Franc in Touraine
Côt
Cabernet Sauvignon
Gamay
Pinot Noir
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What is the most planted white varietal by vineyard area in Touraine
Sauvignon Blanc
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What varietal and style of wine is produced in Touraine Oisly AOC
Sauvignon Blanc on sandy clay aged on the lees
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What is the sole varietal of Touraine Chenonceaux AOC
Sauvignon Blanc
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Name the 5 sub-denominations of Touraine AOC
Touraine Oisly
Touraine Chenonceaux
Touraine-Amboise
Touraine-Azay-le-Rideau
Touraine-Mesland
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Which sub-denominations of Touraine AOC are known for Sauvignon Blanc
Touraine Oisly
Touraine Chenonceaux
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Which denominations of Touraine AOC are known for Chenin Blanc
Touraine-Amboise
Touraine-Azay-le-Rideau
Touraine-Mesland
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What are the blending laws for red wines from Touraine AOC Chenonceaux
65-80% Côt finished with min 10% Cabernet Franc
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What two grapes are authorized blending partners for Chenin Blanc in Touraine-Amboise,
Touraine-Azay-le-Rideau,
Touraine-Mesland
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
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What bank of the Loire River is Saint-Nicholas-de-Bourgueil and Bourgueil located
North bank
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What percentage of production in Bourgueil AOC is rosé
5%
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Where are the best vineyard sites in Saint-Nicholas-de-Bourgueil and Bourgueil located
Just south of the forested hilltop, on the midslope on tuffeau-clay soils
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What is the biggest threat to viticulture in the flatter terraces of Bourgueil AOC
Frost
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How many hectares of Chenin Blanc are planted in Chinon AOC
74 ha
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What two rivers confluence in Chinon AOC
Loire
Vienne
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What are the three main soil types found in Chinon AOC
Alluvial terraces
Tuffeau
Sand/Clay
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What are 'puys' and name an appellation you might find them in
Hillocks in the Veron Peninsula of Chinon
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What is the soil type of the Coteaux of Chinon
Tuffeau clay
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Name 2 famous single vineyard sites found in Chinon AOC
Le Clos de l'Olive
Le Chêne Vert
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What are the maximum yields for Chinon AOC
Max 55 hl/ha
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What is the sole grape allowed as a blending partner with Chenin Blanc in Vouvray
Orbois
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What are the quality slope vineyards in Vouvray AOC referred to as
Premieres Côtes
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What part of Vouvray are most grapes destined for sparkling wines sourced from
The flatter, rolling plateau with richer topsoils
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What percentage of production of Vouvray is sparkling
60%
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What is the max. permitted residual sugar level for a Vouvray sec
Max. 8 g/L of R.S.
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What is the range of residual sugar for Demi-Sec wines in Vouvray AOC
9-18 g/L of R.S.
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What is the range of residual sugar for Moelleux wines in Vouvray AOC
18-45 g/L of R.S.
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What is the minimum level of residual sugar for Doux wines in Vouvray AOC
45+ g/L of R.S.
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What does 'tendre' refer to
Unofficial term to describe off dry wines in Vouvray that do not quality as Demi-Sec
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Name the AOC across the river from Vouvray producing wines in a similar style
Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC
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What is Vin Mousseux a Fermentation Unique
Sparkling wine produced from a single fermentation and aged for 9 months on the lees in Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC
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What are the max. yields for still Vouvray AOC/Montlouis Sur Loire AOC
Max. 52 hl/ha
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What are the max. yields for sparkling wines in Vouvray AOC/Montlouis Sur Loire AOC
65 hl/ha
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What is the classic white wine of Cheverny AOC
Sauvignon Blanc blended with Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and/or Orbois
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What is the classic red wine of Cheverny AOC
60-85% Pinot Noir blended with Gamay, Cabernet Franc, and/or Côt
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What are the soils of Cheverny AOC
Alluvial
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What is the grape varietal of Cour-Cheverny AOC
Romorantin
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What appellation would you find Romorantin in the Loire Valley
Cour-Cheverny AOC
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What river cuts through the Jasnieres AOC
Loir River
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What varietal is authorized to produce Jasnieres AOC
Chenin Blanc
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What is the red variteal of Coteaux du Vendômois AOC
Pineau d'Aunis
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What are the blending laws for white wines from Coteaux du Vendômois AOC
Chenin Blanc with max. 20% Chardonnay
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What historical figure was likely the first to help Sancerre's fame rise in France
Etienne I, Count of Sancerre, was the royal butler and was in charge of sourcing the wine supply for the royal family
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In what year was Sancerre AOC founded
1936
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What are the three primary soil types of Sancerre AOC
Terres Blanches
Caillotes
Silex
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What are Terres Blanches in Sancerre
Kimmeridgian Marl
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What are Caillots in Sancerre AOC
Limestone pebbles
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Name two quality single vineyard sites in Sancerre AOC
Les Monts Damnes
Le Chêne Marchand
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What percentage of production in Sancerre AOC is white
85%
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Name one of Sancerre's top Rosé cuvées
Alphonse Mellot 'Vigne Mille Pieds Sous'
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What is the predominant soil of Pouilly-Fumé near Saint Andelain
Silex
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What is the predominant soil of Pouilly Fumé near Pouilly-sur-Loire
Kimmeridgian Marl
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What is the varietal of Pouilly-sur-Loire AOC
Chasselas
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Name 6 Sauvignon Blanc producing AOC in the Central Vineyards of the Loire
Menetou Salon AOC
Quincy AOC
Reuilly AOC
Coteaux du Giennois AOC
Sancerre AOC
Pouilly-Fume AOC
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What are the permitted varietals of Menetou-Salon AOC
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
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What varietal is used for Rosé production in Reuilly AOC
Pinot Gris
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What red varietals are authorized in Coteaux du Giennois AOC
Pinot Noir
Gamay
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Where is Coteaux du Giennois AOC located
Central vineyards
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What are the two IGPs of the Central Vineyards
Côtes de la Charité
Coteaux de Tannay
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What is the notable red varietal of Orleans AOC
Pinot Meunier
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What are the dominant white varietal of Orleans AOC
Chardonnay
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What is the sole authorized varietal of Orleans-Clery AOC
Cabernet Franc
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What are the four AOC of Central France
Saint-Pourçain AOC
Côtes d'Auvergne AOC
Côtes du Forez AOC
Côte Roannaise AOC
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What river flows east of Saint Pourçain AOC
The Allier
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What is the sole authorized grape for Rosé in Saint-Pourçain AOC
Gamay
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What are the 2 white varietals of Saint-Pourçain AOC
Tressallier
Chardonnay
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In what appellation of France might you find Tressallier
Saint-Pourçain AOC
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Is 100% Tressallier authorized in Saint-Pourçain AOC
No, Chardonnay must be included in the blend
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What are the major varietals of Côtes d'Auvergne AOC
Chardonnay
Gamay
Pinot Noir
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What is the major soil type of Auvergne
Volcanic
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What is the varietal of Côtes du Forez AOC
Gamay
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What is the varietal of Côte Roannaise AOC
Gamay
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What clone of Gamay is common in the Côte Roannaise AOC
Gamay Saint-Romaine
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Match the Loire Valley appellation to its correct authorized grape variety:
a. Cour-Cheverny
b. Gros Plant du Pays Nantais
c. Pouilly-sur-Loire
d. Coteaux d'Ancenis
e. Coteaux du Vendômois
f. Orléans-Cléry
a. Romarantin
b. FolleBLanc
c. Chasselas
d. Pinot Gris
e. Pineau d'Aunis
f. Cabernet Franc
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Which one of the following appellations allows the production of white wine?
a. Bourgueil
b. Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
c. Chinon
d. Saumur-Champigny
e. Anjou-Villages
Chinon - also allows the production of whites from Chenin Blanc
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Vouvray AOC wines are based on Chenin Blanc with up to 5% of what other grape variety
Orbois
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What varietal is François Chidaine known for
Chenin Blanc
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What are the main single vineyard sites owned by Domaine Huet
Le Haut-Lieu
Le Mont
Clos du Bourg
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