Loire Valley Flashcards
Permitted grapes in Rose de Loire AOP?
Grolleau, Grolleau Gris, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Pinot d’Aunis
Permitted varieties in cremant de Loire AOP?
Chenin, Chardonnay, Orbois, Cab Franc, Grolleau, Grolleau Gris, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauv, Pineau d’Aunis
Aging Requirements for Cremant de Loire AOP?
min 9 months on lees, 12 months before release.
Name the 7 Appellation of Pay Nantais
Coteaux d’Ancenis AOP, Fiefs Vendeens AOP, Gros Plant du Pays Nantais AOP, Muscadet AOP, Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOP, Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu AOP, Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOP
Which 2 Pays Nantais Appellations may produce red, white and rose?
Coteaux d’Ancenis, Fieds Vendeens
Which red grapes are allowed in coteaux d’ancenis rouge/rose?
Gamay and (max) 10% cab franc
What is the blend of wines labelled Coteaux d’Ancenis Malvoisie?
Pinot Gris
What are the soils of Clisson, Gorges and Le Pallet?
Granite, Clay and Gabbro, Gneiss, Quartz and gabbro
RS for coteaux d’Ancenis?
20-40g/l
What are the whites of Fiefs vendeens?
Min 60% Chenin, min 10% Chardonnay. Also allows grolleau gris and sauvignon blanc, depending on commune.
What are the roses of Fiefs Vendeens comprised of?
Pinot Noir and Gamay Noir dominant, depending on commune. Also permits Cab franc, cab sauv, negrette and grolleau gris.
What grapes are permitted in red Fiefs Vendeens?
Pinot Noir (Brems, Pissotte) Cabernet Franc (Chantonnay, Mareuil, Vix).
What is another name for Gros plant?
Folle Blanche
What varieties are permitted in Gros Plant du Pays nantais?
Min 70% Gros Plant, along with Montils and up to 10% Colombard
What styles are made in Gros Plant du pay nantais?
blanc, and blanc sur lie (min 6 months on lees)
Blend of Muscadet?
Min 90% Melon B, and max 10% Chardonnay
Which labelling term was discontinued for Muscadet AOP in 2020?
Sur Lie
How long does Muscadet AOP spend on lees?
9 months (until july 31 year after harvest)
What are the 7 subzones of Muscadet Sevre et Maine?
Le Pallet, Gorges, Clisson, Goullaine, Mouzillon-Tillieres, Monniere-Saint-Fiacre, Chateau-Thebaud
Which subzones of Muscadet sevre et maine require most elevage?
Gorges, Clisson, Mouzillon-Tillierees, Monniere-saint-Fiacre, Chateau-Thebaud (24 months)
Which Subzones of Muscadet sevre et maine require 18 months elevage?
Goulainne, Le Pallet
What is the smallest aop within Anjou-Saumur?
Coullee de Serrrant, 7ha
What is the largest aop within Anjou Saumur?
Saumur, 2600ha, and then Anjou, 1900ha
Which AOP’s in Anjou Saumur are red-wine only?
Anjou-Villages, Anjou-Villages Brissac.
What is the blend of Anjou Blanc?
Chenin, plus max 20% Combined chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
What is the assemblage of Anjou Rouge?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, plus max 30% combined pineau d’Aunis and Grolleau
Which Style of Anjou Rouge may be labelled with a grape variety?
Anjou Gamay (100% Gamay)
What are the RS levels of Anjou Blanc?
Demi-Sec up to 18gr, Molleux 18-45gr, Doux 45gr+
What is the minimum time on lees for Anjou Mousseux Blanc and Rose?
9 months
From what point was saumur blanc chenin blanc 100%?
2016 Harvest
Which red wine appellation in Saumur produces the most concentrated style?
Saumur Puy Notre-Dame (Higher must weight, Min potential alcohol, lower max yields, longer elevage)
What is the assemblage of Saumur Rouge/Rose
Cabernet Franc, plus max 30+ Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d’Aunis
What is the assemablage of Saumur Puy Notre-Dame?
Cabernet Franc, plus max 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
What styles are made in Saumur-Champigny?
Red only, from Cabernet Franc + max 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d’Aunis
What are the 13 AOP’s of Touraine?
Touraine, Touraine Noble-Joue, Chinon, Bourgeuil, Saint Nicolas de Bourgeuil, Vouvray, Montlouis-Sur-Loire, Cheverny, Cour-Cheverny, Jasnieres, Coteaux du Loir, Coteaux du Vendemois, Valancay
What is the main grape of Touraine Rouge?
Cot, at least 50%
What are the five subzones of touraine?
Amboise, Mesland, Azay-le-Rideau, Oisly, Chenonceaux
Touraine Gamay must contain how much gamay?
Min 85%
What is the predominant grape in Touraine Azay-le-Rideau Rose?
Grolleau
What is the predominant grape in Touraine Chenonceaux Rouge?
Cot, 60-85%
What is the assemblage of Touraine Mesland (Blanc, Rose and Rouge)?
Blanc and Rose are made from mostly chenin and Gamay, respectively. Rouge must be a blend of at least 3 grapes, and Cot must represent the majority
What is the assemblage of Touraine Oisly?
Only Sauvignon Blanc
What is made in Touraine Noble-Joue?
Dry rose only, from at least 50% Meunier, as well as pinot gris and pinot noir
What is the assemblage of Cheverny Blanc?
Min 50% combined sauvignon blanc and sauvignon gris, plus min 16% Combined chardonnay, chenin and orbois
What is the assemblage of Cheverny Rouge/Rose?
Min 85% Combined pinot noir and gamay, plus cabernet franc and malbec
What is the maximum RS of Cheverney blanc and Rose?
None Stated
What are the residual sugar levels of Cour-Cheverny?
Sec: Under 4g, Sec (With at least 13.5%abv): 6g, molleaux: 20-45
What is the assemblage of Valencay Blanc
Either 100% Sauvignon blanc, or predominantly sauvignon blanc.
What are the permitted grapes of Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil?
Cab Franc dominant, plus cab sauv.
What are the blends of Chinon Blanc, Rose and Rouge?
Blanc: 100% Chenin, Rose and Rouge: Predominantly Cab Franc + Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the white and red grapes of mentou-salon?
Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
What are the soils of Pouilly-Fume?
terres blanches, Cailottes, Silex, clay/silica soils
What are the grapes of Qunicy?
Sauvignon Blanc
What are the soils of Quincy?
Sand
What are the grapes of Reuilly?
Sauvignon and Pinot
What are the soils of Sancerre?
Terres Blanches, Caillottes, Silex
Which appelation in Central Vineyards is 100% Chasselas?
Pouilly Sur Loire
Which appelation in Central Vineyards is 100% cabernet franc?
Orleans-Clery AOP
What is the main white grape of orleans aop?
Chardonnay min 60%, plus pinot Gris
What is the assemblage of Coteaux du Giennois rose/rouge?
Pinot and Gamay (neither may exceed 80%
What styles are produced in Chateaumeillant AOP?
Rose (min 60% gamay, plus Pinot noir and and Pinot Gris) and Rouge (Min 60% Gamay, plus pinot noir)
Name 3 Top Producers in Pay Nantais
Luneau Papin, Domaine de la Peppiere, Vignoble de l’Ecu
Name the three top vineyards owned by Domaine Huet
Clos du Bourg (Vouvray AC), Le Mont (Vouvray AC) Le Haut-Lieu (Vouvray AC)
What is particular about Dagenau’s elevage process?
use of Cigare, long barrels designed to increase lees contact
What year did Didier Dageneau die?
2008, Plane crash
Where is Silex produced from?
Le Bois de Saint Andelain, Pouilly Fume.
Where is Pur-Sang produced from?
La Folie, Pouilly-Fume
Which sancerre vineyard does Dagenau own vines in?
Les Monts Damns
Which Guiberteau vineyard grows Chenin and Cabernet Franc?
Moulins (Sandy clay-limestone)
Name 2 Single vineyards produced by Nicolas Joly
Coullee de Serrrant, 7ha, and Le Clos de la Bergerie (Savennieres Roche Aux Moines, 3.2ha)
Name the 7 Layon Villages
Faye, Rochfort, Rablay, Beaulieu, St Aubin, St Lambert, Chaume