Loire Valley Flashcards
In which larger appellation is Saumur located?
Anjou-Saumur
What is Pineau de la loire?
Sparkling Chennin based wines, found in Saumur and in Anjou may be both sweet styles and dry
What is the primary grape varietal in Rose from Anjou?
Grolleau
What is Coulee de Serrant?
Unofficial grand cru of savennieres and was granted its own AOP in 2011.
Also a monopole of the biodinamicaly farmed Nicolas Joly
What is La Roche Aux Moines?
1 of 2 Smaller Aop’s within Savennieres along with Coulee de Serrant.
Coteaux du Layon AOP and Coteaux de l’Aubance AOP are located where and what are they known for?
Both in Anjou-Saumur south of the Loire river following the Layon.
Known for late harvest Chennin Blanc and sometimes Botrytis may be in effect.
Multiple passes through the vineyards is mandatory.
Bonnezeaux AOP and Quarts de Chaume AOP can be found in which larger appellation and what are they known for?
Both are smaller sub appellations of Coteaux du Layon notable for their higher concentration of botrytis affected fruit. Multiple passes are mandatory
True or False
Anjou AOP and Anjou-Village AOP are both designated for red, white, and rose production?
False!
Anjou-Village is red wine only AOP with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon being the permitted grape varietals.
What is the difference in red wines of Anjou AOP and Anjou-village AOP
Anjou AOP red are allowed to have a max of 30% Pineau d’Aunis and Grolleau
Anjou Village AOp red’s are only permitted cab franc and cab sauv
What is the greater appellation for Muscadet AOC’s?
Pays Nantais
What are the 3 major appellations of production for Melon de Bourgogne?
Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine (69% of vineyards Ripe and Lively)
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire ( Lean )
Muscadet de Grandlieu ( Supple and riper)``
In which larger aop is chinon and bourgeil located?
Touraine
Where could tuffeau and varennes be found and what are they?
Tuffeau is clay soil
Varennes is sandy soils found in touraine
