Loire Valley Flashcards
1
Q
What is the climate of the Loire Valley
A
- West: Temperate-maritime (b/c of Atlantic)
- East: cool-continental
2
Q
Top white grapes of the Loire Valley
A
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chenin Blanc
3
Q
Top Red Grape of the Loire Valley
A
Cabernet Franc
4
Q
Top Regions of the Loire Valley
A
-
Pays Nantais
- Muscadet
-
Anjou-Saumur
- Savennieres
- Coteaux du Layon
-
Touraine
- Vouvray
- Chinon
-
Upper Loire
- Sancerre
- Pouilly-Fume
5
Q
Describe Sauvignon Blanc produced in the Loire Valley
A
- Textbook Sauv Blanc
- Crisp acidity
- Light body
- Grassy
- Herbal
- Top Regions:
- Sancerre
- Pouilly Fume
6
Q
Describe Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley
A
- Softer tannin structure than Cab Sauv
- Ripe, dark fruit
- Distinct herbal notes
- Top producing region:
- Chinon
7
Q
What are other notable grapes in the Loire Valley?
A
- Melon de Bourgogne
- Cab Sauv
- Gamay
8
Q
Pays Nantais
- grape
- AOC
A
- Melon de Bougogne (Muscadet)
- Appellation of Muscadet
- 100% Melon de Bourgogne
- Seafood
9
Q
Anjou-Saumur
- grapes
A
- Reds/Roses: Cabernet Franc
- White: Chenin Blanc
10
Q
Savennieres
A
- Anjou Saumur
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Dry
- Piercing Acidity
11
Q
Coteaux du Layon
- subregions
- grape
- wine style
A
- Anjou Saumur
- Subregions:
- Bonnezeaux
- Quarts de Chaume
- Grape:
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Style:
- Botrytis sweet wines
12
Q
Touraine
- location
- red grape/subregion
- white grape/subregion
A
- East of Anjou Saumur
- Red: Cabernet Franc (best)
- AOC Chenon
- White: Chenin Blanc (best)
- AOC Vouvray
13
Q
Vouvray
- grape
- flavors
- styles
A
- Touraine
- Chenin Blanc - many styles
- apple, melon, tropical flavors
- Sparkling/Methode Traditional
14
Q
What are some major geographical elements of the Upper Loire?
A
- Cool-continental
- Kimmeridgian limestone
- Contributes chalky/mineral taste
- Kimmeridgian limestone
- Grape: Sauv.Blanc
15
Q
Sancerre
- location
- soil
- grape
- flavors
A
- Upper Loire
- western bank of Loire River
- 100% Sauv Blanc
- grapefruit
- grassiness
- musky hint of cat urine
- flinty soil (smoky flavors in wine)