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Permitted grapes in Rose de Loire AOP?

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Grolleau, Grolleau Gris, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Pinot d’Aunis

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Permitted varieties in cremant de Loire AOP?

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Chenin, Chardonnay, Orbois, Cab Franc, Grolleau, Grolleau Gris, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauv, Pineau d’Aunis

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Aging Requirements for Cremant de Loire AOP?

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min 9 months on lees, 12 months before release.

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Name the 7 Appellation of Pay Nantais

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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

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Which 2 Pays Nantais Appellations may produce red, white and rose?

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Coteaux d’Ancenis, Fieds Vendeens

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Which red grapes are allowed in coteaux d’ancenis rouge/rose?

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Gamay and (max) 10% cab franc

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What is the blend of wines labelled Coteaux d’Ancenis Malvoisie?

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Pinot Gris

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What are the soils of Clisson, Gorges and Le Pallet?

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Granite, Clay and Gabbro, Gneiss, Quartz and gabbro

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RS for coteaux d’Ancenis?

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20-40g/l

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What are the whites of Fiefs vendeens?

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Min 60% Chenin, min 10% Chardonnay. Also allows grolleau gris and sauvignon blanc, depending on commune.

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What are the roses of Fiefs Vendeens comprised of?

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Pinot Noir and Gamay Noir dominant, depending on commune. Also permits Cab franc, cab sauv, negrette and grolleau gris.

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What grapes are permitted in red Fiefs Vendeens?

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Pinot Noir (Brems, Pissotte) Cabernet Franc (Chantonnay, Mareuil, Vix).

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What is another name for Gros plant?

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Folle Blanche

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What varieties are permitted in Gros Plant du Pays nantais?

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Min 70% Gros Plant, along with Montils and up to 10% Colombard

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What styles are made in Gros Plant du pay nantais?

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blanc, and blanc sur lie (min 6 months on lees)

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Blend of Muscadet?

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Min 90% Melon B, and max 10% Chardonnay

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Which labelling term was discontinued for Muscadet AOP in 2020?

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Sur Lie

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How long does Muscadet AOP spend on lees?

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9 months (until july 31 year after harvest)

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What are the 7 subzones of Muscadet Sevre et Maine?

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Le Pallet, Gorges, Clisson, Goullaine, Mouzillon-Tillieres, Monniere-Saint-Fiacre, Chateau-Thebaud

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Which subzones of Muscadet sevre et maine require most elevage?

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Gorges, Clisson, Mouzillon-Tillierees, Monniere-saint-Fiacre, Chateau-Thebaud (24 months)

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Which Subzones of Muscadet sevre et maine require 18 months elevage?

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Goulainne, Le Pallet

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What is the smallest aop within Anjou-Saumur?

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Coullee de Serrrant, 7ha

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What is the largest aop within Anjou Saumur?

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Saumur, 2600ha, and then Anjou, 1900ha

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Which AOP’s in Anjou Saumur are red-wine only?

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Anjou-Villages, Anjou-Villages Brissac.

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What is the blend of Anjou Blanc?
Chenin, plus max 20% Combined chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
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What is the assemblage of Anjou Rouge?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, plus max 30% combined pineau d'Aunis and Grolleau
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Which Style of Anjou Rouge may be labelled with a grape variety?
Anjou Gamay (100% Gamay)
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What are the RS levels of Anjou Blanc?
Demi-Sec up to 18gr, Molleux 18-45gr, Doux 45gr+
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What is the minimum time on lees for Anjou Mousseux Blanc and Rose?
9 months
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From what point was saumur blanc chenin blanc 100%?
2016 Harvest
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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)
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What is the assemblage of Saumur Rouge/Rose
Cabernet Franc, plus max 30+ Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d'Aunis
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What is the assemablage of Saumur Puy Notre-Dame?
Cabernet Franc, plus max 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
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What styles are made in Saumur-Champigny?
Red only, from Cabernet Franc + max 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d'Aunis
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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
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What is the main grape of Touraine Rouge?
Cot, at least 50%
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What are the five subzones of touraine?
Amboise, Mesland, Azay-le-Rideau, Oisly, Chenonceaux
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Touraine Gamay must contain how much gamay?
Min 85%
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What is the predominant grape in Touraine Azay-le-Rideau Rose?
Grolleau
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What is the predominant grape in Touraine Chenonceaux Rouge?
Cot, 60-85%
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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
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What is the assemblage of Touraine Oisly?
Only Sauvignon Blanc
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What is made in Touraine Noble-Joue?
Dry rose only, from at least 50% Meunier, as well as pinot gris and pinot noir
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What is the assemblage of Cheverny Blanc?
Min 50% combined sauvignon blanc and sauvignon gris, plus min 16% Combined chardonnay, chenin and orbois
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What is the assemblage of Cheverny Rouge/Rose?
Min 85% Combined pinot noir and gamay, plus cabernet franc and malbec
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What is the maximum RS of Cheverney blanc and Rose?
None Stated
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What are the residual sugar levels of Cour-Cheverny?
Sec: Under 4g, Sec (With at least 13.5%abv): 6g, molleaux: 20-45
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What is the assemblage of Valencay Blanc
Either 100% Sauvignon blanc, or predominantly sauvignon blanc.
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What are the permitted grapes of Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil?
Cab Franc dominant, plus cab sauv.
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What are the blends of Chinon Blanc, Rose and Rouge?
Blanc: 100% Chenin, Rose and Rouge: Predominantly Cab Franc + Cabernet Sauvignon
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What are the white and red grapes of mentou-salon?
Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
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What are the soils of Pouilly-Fume?
terres blanches, Cailottes, Silex, clay/silica soils
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What are the grapes of Qunicy?
Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the soils of Quincy?
Sand
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What are the grapes of Reuilly?
Sauvignon and Pinot
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What are the soils of Sancerre?
Terres Blanches, Caillottes, Silex
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Which appelation in Central Vineyards is 100% Chasselas?
Pouilly Sur Loire
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Which appelation in Central Vineyards is 100% cabernet franc?
Orleans-Clery AOP
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What is the main white grape of orleans aop?
Chardonnay min 60%, plus pinot Gris
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What is the assemblage of Coteaux du Giennois rose/rouge?
Pinot and Gamay (neither may exceed 80%
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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)
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Name 3 Top Producers in Pay Nantais
Luneau Papin, Domaine de la Peppiere, Vignoble de l'Ecu
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Name the three top vineyards owned by Domaine Huet
Clos du Bourg (Vouvray AC), Le Mont (Vouvray AC) Le Haut-Lieu (Vouvray AC)
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What is particular about Dagenau's elevage process?
use of Cigare, long barrels designed to increase lees contact
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What year did Didier Dageneau die?
2008, Plane crash
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Where is Silex produced from?
Le Bois de Saint Andelain, Pouilly Fume.
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Where is Pur-Sang produced from?
La Folie, Pouilly-Fume
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Which sancerre vineyard does Dagenau own vines in?
Les Monts Damns
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Which Guiberteau vineyard grows Chenin and Cabernet Franc?
Moulins (Sandy clay-limestone)
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Name 2 Single vineyards produced by Nicolas Joly
Coullee de Serrrant, 7ha, and Le Clos de la Bergerie (Savennieres Roche Aux Moines, 3.2ha)
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Name the 7 Layon Villages
Faye, Rochfort, Rablay, Beaulieu, St Aubin, St Lambert, Chaume

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