Loire Valley Flashcards
0
Q
What are the four divisions of the Loire valley
A
- Pay Nantais
- Anjou and Saumur
- Tourraine
- Central Vinyards
1
Q
What is France’s longest river at 629 miles?
A
Loire River
2
Q
What are the major white grape varieties that are found in the Loire valley?
A
- Chenin Blanc
- Melon de Bourgogne
- Sauvignon Blanc
3
Q
What are the major red grape varieties of the Loire valley?
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- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
- Gamay
4
Q
What is the grape to know in pay nantais?
A
Melon de Bourgogne
5
Q
What are the AOC’s of Pay Nantais?
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- Muscadet sevre et Maine
- Muscadet
- Muscadet Sur Lie (wines matured on lees for 6-12 months following the harvest)
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Q
What are the grape varieties to know in Anjou
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•Anjou
(W) Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon blanc
(R) Cabernet Franc
•Anjou Villages
(R) Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
7
Q
What are the AOC’s of Anjou-Saumur
A
- Anjou
- Savennieres
- Quarts de Chaume
- Coteaux de L’Aubance
- Saumur-Champigny
- Coteaux du Layon
- Saumur
