Loire Valley

Question 1

Sancerre

Answer 1

Situated hilltop town on the left bank of the upper LOIRE

Question 2

Three distinct soil types in Sancerre

Answer 2

Silex | Flinty soils | the Eastern part |
Caillottes | Pebbly Limestone Soils |
terres blanches | Kimmeridgian MARL | the Westernmost Hills

Question 3

Silex

Answer 3

Flinty soils, known for produce more perfumed and long-lived wines

Question 4

Terres Blanches

Answer 4

Kimmeridgian Marl, known for powerful, long-lived wines

Question 5

Name the Single-vineyard Wines in Sancerre

Answer 5

Les Monts Damnés in Chavignol
Le Chéne Marchand in Bué

Question 6

Name the best producers in Sancerre

Answer 6

François Cotat
Vincent Pinard

Question 7

Total production of red and rosé wine in Sancerre

Answer 7

10% for red
6% for rosé

Question 8

Name the Towns from coastal area to inland area

Answer 8

Nantes, Angers, Saumur, Tours

Question 9

Authorized grape varieties in Saumur

Answer 9

Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc as the historic primary grapes
Chardonnay, Sauvignon,
Gamay, Pinot Noir, Pineau D’aunis, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grolleau are authorized as minority blending partners.

Question 10

Indigenous grape in Vouvray

Answer 10

Menu Pineau (up to 5% are allowed)
Pineau de la Loire

Question 11

Menu Pineau

Answer 11

Known as Pineau de la Loire in Loire
And Arbois in Jura