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1
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List all six of the AOPs of Pays Nantais

A 
Muscadet AOP
Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOP
Muscadat Cotes de Grandlieu AOP
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOP
Fiefs Vendeens AOP
Coteaux d'Ancenis AOP
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Which AOP accounts for 80% of the producation of Melon de Bourgogne grape

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Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOP

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What natural disaster brought white grapes into predominance in Pays Nantais

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The great frost of 1709

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Who brought grapes to the region of Pays Nantais and why

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The dutch, distillation

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In reference to Muscadet, what is the ideal acquired alcohol

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Muscadet wines show best at 12% abv or less

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What are the major rivers found in the Pays Nantais region

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Sevre and Loire Rivers

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What are the four appelations for Melon de Bourgogne

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Muscadet AOP
Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOP
Muscadat Cotes de Grandlieu AOP
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOP

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From north to south what are the three subzones of Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOP

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Le Pallet
Gorges
Clisson

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9
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What does the term “Sur Lie” imply?

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Wine is aged on its lies and bottled without filtering

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When can wines labeled “Sur Lie” be bottled and sold

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They must be bottled after March 1 and before November 30, but not sold until March 8

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What are the yeilds for Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOP with a subzone designation

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45hl/ha

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What are the soils found in the different subzones of Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOP

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Le Pallet: Gneiss, Garbbo, quartz
Gorges: Garbbo and Clay
Clisson: Granite

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When can the wines of Le Pallet be bottled

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Not before April 1st the second year following harvest

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When can the wines of Clisson be bottled

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Not before November 1st the second year following harvest

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Why can’t Muscadet Sevre et Maine with subzones be labeled as Sur Lie

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They are aged beyond the maximum of 18 months

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16
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What is the minimum potential alcohol for Muscadet and Muscadet sur lie

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9.5%, 10%

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What is the minimum potential alcohol for Muscadet Sevre et Maine and the difference if a subzone is attached

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10% and 11%

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What and when was the most recent appellation created for Melon de Bourgogne

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Muscadet Cote de Grandlieu in 1994

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19
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What type of vintage does Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire show the best

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Warmer vintages because of the more northernly position

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20
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What three regions obtained AOP status in 2011

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Gros Plant du Pays Nantais, Fiefs Vendeens, and Coteaux d’Ancenis

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What are the styles and cepage requirements found in Gros Plant du Pays Nantais

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Minimum of 70% Folle Blanche and a maximum of 10% Colombard

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22
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What is another name for the grape “Malvoisie”

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Pinot Gris

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23
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What styles of wine can be produced in Coteaux d’Ancenis

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White: 100% Pinot Gris
Rose: 100% Gamay
Red: 100% Gamay

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What other AOP covers approximately the same area as Muscadet

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Gros Plant du Pays Nantais

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25
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What is the residual sugar requirements for white wine from Coteaux d’Ancenis

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20-40g/l

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From west to east what are the five communes of production of Fiefs Vendeens

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Brem, Chantonnay, Mareuil, Pissotte, and Vix

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What is the base for Fiefs Vendeens white wines what communes are different

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Minimum of 60% Chenin Blanc and a minimum of 10% Chardonnay
Brem: Grolleau Gris
Vix: Sauvignon Blanc

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What is the base for Fiefs Vendeens rose wines

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Minimum of 80% of Gamay and Pinot Noir
Brem: 50%P 20%G
Chantonnay: 50%P 20%G
Mareuil: 50%G 30%P
Pissotte: 50%G 30%P
Vix: 50%G 30%P
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29
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What is the rose blend for Fiefs Vendeens Brem and Chantonnay

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Minimum of 80% Pinot Noir and Gamay (50% Pinot and 20% Gamay)

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What is the rose blend for Fiefs Vendeens Mareuil, Pissotte, and Vix

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Minimum of 80% Pinot Noir and Gamay (30% Pinot and 50% Gamay)

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What are the principal varieties of Fiefs Vendeens red wines

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Cabernet Franc, Negrette (10% across all communes), and Pinot Noir

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What is the red blend for Fiefs Vendeens Brem and Pissotte

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50% Pinot Noir, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Negrette

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What is the red blend for Fiefs Vendeens Chantonnay, Mareuil, and Vix

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50% Cabernet Franc, 20% Pinot Noir, and 10% Negrette

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What other AOP in the Loire can use the “Sur Lie” beyond Muscadet

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Gros Plant du Pays Nantais

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35
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What is the majority of Anjou’s producation

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Rose, 45% of production based on Grolleau

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36
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What is the local name for Chenin Blanc in the Anjou area

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Pineau de la Loire

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37
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Where is the sparkling wine center of the Loire

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Saumur

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38
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What is the cepage of Anjou white wines

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Chenin Blanc (Pineau de la Loire) and maximum of 20% Combined Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

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What is the cepage for Anjou red wines

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Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon plus maximum of 30% combined Pineau d’Aunis and Grolleau (maximum 10%)

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40
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What is the cepage of Vin Mousseux Blanc

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Min 10% Chenin Blanc plus others and a max of 20% Chardonnay

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41
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Why is Anjou suitable for Chenin Blanc

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Longer and warmer growing season

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42
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List all the AOP of Anjou-Saumur

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Anjou-White: Red, Sparkling White, Sparkling Red
Anjou-Villages: Red
Anjou Villages Brissac: Red
Anjou Coteaux de la Loire: White
Bonnezeaux: Sweet White
Cabernet d'Anjou: off dry Rose
Cabernet de Saumur: Rose
Coteaux de l'Aubance: Sweet White
Coteaux du Layon: Sweet White
Coteaux de Saumur: Sweet White
Haut-Poitou: White, Rose, Red
Quarts de Chaume: Sweet White
Rose d'Anjou: Rose
Saumur: White, Red, Sparkling White, Sparkling Red
Saumur-Champigny: Red
Savennieres: White (Sec-Doux)
Coulee de Serrant: White (Sec-Doux)
Roche aux Moines: White (Sec-Doux)
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43
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Does Savennieres sit on the north or the south side of the Loire

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It is on the north side of the bank

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44
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How do yields change for Savennieres from sec to doux

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Sec and Demi-Sec: 50hl/ha

Moelleux and Doux: 30hl/ha

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45
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Is chapitalization permitted in Savennieres

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Only for sec NOT demi sec and above

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What is the residual sugar scale for Savennieres

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Sec: 4g/l (8g/l if +/-2 of TA)
Demi-Sec: 8-18g/l
Moelleux: 18-45g/l
Doux: 45+g/l

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47
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What are the communes of production for Savennieres

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Bouchemaine
La Possoniere
Savennieres

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What is the minimum must weight for Savennieres

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Sec: 186g/l

Demi-Sec, Moelleux, Doux: 212g/l

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49
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What are the soils found in Savennieres

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Blue schist and volcanic debris

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50
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Define Anjou Noir

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Dark Schist

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51
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Define Anjou Blanc

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Limestone

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52
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How are the slopes of Savennieres oriented

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Southward

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53
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What are Nicolas Joly’s three bottlings of Savennieres

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Savennieres: Les Vieux Clos
Roche aux Moines: Clos de la Bergerie
Coulee de Serrant: Coulee de Serrant

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54
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What are the yields for Roche aux Moines and Coulee de Serrant

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Sec: 30hl/ha

Moelleux/doux: 25hl/ha

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What are the residual sugar requirements of Roche aux Moines and Coulee de Serrant

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Sec: 4g/l

Moelleux/doux: 30g/l

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56
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What is the minimum must weight for Roche aux Moines and Coulee de Serrant

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Sec: 204g/l

Moelleux/doux: 255g/l

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57
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How big is Coulee de Serrant and what are the names of the parcels

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7HA
Grand Clos de Coulee
Clos du Chateau
Les Plantes

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58
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What are the AOPs within Coteaux du Layon

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Bonnezeaux and Quarts de Chaume

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59
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What is the minimum residual sugar for Coteaux d’Aubance

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34g/l

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60
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What is the must weight for SGN in the Loire

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323g/l

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What is the minimum must weight for Coteaux d’Aubance

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238g/l

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List the villages that can attach their name to Coteaux du Layon

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Faye
Rochefort
Rablay
Beaulieu
St. Aubin
St. Lambert
Chaume ("Premier Cru)
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63
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What are the minimum potential alcohols and must for 
Coteaux du Layon
Coteaux du Layon (Village)
Coteaux du Layon Chaume
Coteaux du Layon SGN
A

Coteaux du Layon: 14%, 221g/l
Coteaux du Layon (Village): 15%, 238g/l
Coteaux du Layon Chaume: 16.5%, 272g/l
Coteaux du Layon SGN: 19%, 323g/l

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What makes Coteaux du Layon Chaume Premier Cru unique:
Residual Sugar: 
Harvesting:
Must: 
Release:
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RS: 80g/l RS (68 before 2011)
Manual harvesting in tries
Must: 272g/l
Release: Sept 1

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65
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What commune is Bonnezeaux in

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Within Coteaux du Layon, the commune of Thouarce

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66
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What commune is Quarts de Chaume

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Within Coteaux du Layon, the commune of Rochefort

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67
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What is the minimum residual sugar for Bonnezeaux

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51g/L

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68
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What is the maximum yield for Bonnezeaux

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25hl/ha

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69
Q

Is chaptalization legal in Bonnezeaux

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Yes

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70
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Is chaptalization legal in Quarts de Chaume

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No

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71
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What is cryoextraction

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No, at the moment but will be permitted till 2019

72
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What is the minimum residual sugar for Quarts de Chaume

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85g/L (34g/L before 2011)

73
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What is the maximum yield for Quarts de Chaume

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20hl/ha (25hl/ha before 2011)

74
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What is the minimum must weight for Quarts de Chaume

75
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What are the principal soils found in Quarts de Chaume

A

Schist and sandstone

76
Q

When was the “Grand Cru” moniker allowed on Quarts de Chaume

A

From the 2010 havest onward

77
Q

What two producers are famous for Savienneres and Quarts de Chaume

A

Domaine des Baumard and Château Pierre-Bis

78
Q

What is one of the most famous producers of Bonnezeaux

A

Château des Fesles

79
Q

What is the maximum yield for Coteaux Layon Chaume Premier Cru

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25hl/ha

30: coteaux du layon +village
35: coteaux du layon

80
Q

What does Anjou-Villages produce

A

dry red wine only, based on Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

81
Q

Coteaux d’Aubance and what other AOP cover roughly the same area

A

Anjou-Villages Brissac

82
Q

What is the difference in yield for Anjou, Anjou Villages and Anjou Villages Brissac

A

60hl/ha (67 sparkling) 55hl/ha vs 50hl/ha

83
Q

What soils can be found in Anjou Villages Brissac

A

Anjou Noir: Blue Schist

Anjou Blanc: Limestone

84
Q

What style of wines are produced by Cabernet d’Anjou AOP

A

off-dry rose based on Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon with minimum of 10g/l

85
Q

What is the difference between Cabernet d’Anjou and Cabernet de Saumur

A

Both produce off-dry rose based on Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, but Saumur only requires 7g/l instead of the 10g/l

86
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What is the minimum residual sugar and grapes for:
Cabernet d'Anjou
Cabernet de Saumur
Rose d'Anjou
Rose de Loire
A

Cabernet d’Anjou: 10g/L Cab Franc, Cab Sauv
Cabernet de Saumur: 7g/L Cab Franc, Cab Sauv
Rose d’Anjou: 7g/L Grolleau, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv
Rose de Loire: 3g/? Grolleau

87
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What does the Saumur AOP cover

A

White, red, and sparkling white and rose

88
Q

What are the grapes for Saumur AOP red

A

Cabernet Franc with maximum of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d’Aunis

89
Q

Where is Puy Notre-Dame

A

Within Saumur, if it appears on the label the wine must still be Cabernet Franc but can only be blended with up to 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d’Aunis

90
Q

What is the minimum potential alcohol for Puy Notre-Dame how does it differ from Saumur

A

12% (11% pre2011), Saumur requires 10.5%

91
Q 
List the stats for Puy Norte-Dame:
Residual Sugar: 
Alcohol:
Must: 
Yield:
A

Residual Sugar: 3g/L
Alcohol: 12% (10.5 in Saumur)
Must: 216g/L (180 in Saumur)
Yield: 50hl/ha (57 in Saumur Red, 60 in Saumur Blanc)

92
Q

What is the maximum residual sugar in Saumur blanc

A

3g/L but can be up to 6g/L if TA is within 2g/L

93
Q

What is the blend for Saumur Blanc

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100% Chenin Blanc (prior to 2016 addition of 20% Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay were permitted)

94
Q

What is the blend for Saumur Vin Mousseux Blanc

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Min. 60% Chenin Blanc, max. 10% Sauvignon Blanc

95
Q

What is the blend for Saumur Vin Mousseux Rose

A

Min. 60% Cabernet Franc, max. 10% Sauvignon Blanc

96
Q

Can rose be made in the Saumur AOP?

97
Q

What is the minimum pressure for Cremant de Loire

98
Q

What is the blend for Cremant de Loire

A

Chenin, Chard, Etc. Max 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d’Aunis

99
Q

What is the minimum alcohol for Cremant de Loire

100
Q

What unique soil is found in Champigny

A

Field of Fire- A hard limestone that is iron rich and lots of mica

101
Q

What is the blend in Saumur-Champigny

A

dry red only, Cabernet Franc with up to 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineu d’Aunis

102
Q

Where is the Haut-Poitou AOP

A

within Anjou-Saumur but really directly south of Chinon in Touraine

103
Q

What wines can be made in Haut Poitou

A

White, rose and red

104
Q

What is the blend for the white wines of Haut Poitou

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Min. 60% Sauvignon Blanc, plus Sauvignon Gris

105
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What is the blend for the rose wines of Haut Poitou

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Min. 40% Cabernet Franc, plus a min. 20% Pinot Noir and a min. 20% Gamay

106
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What is the blend for the red wines of Haut Poitou

A

Min. 60% Cabernet Franc (Min. 40% Cabernet Franc through the 2021) Max. 10% Gamay

107
Q

What three AOPs set the standard for Cabernet Franc in the Loire- Where are they?

A

They are all in Touraine; Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil

108
Q

What are the three major soils in Chinon

A

Tuffeau, Clay, Varennes

109
Q

What is the base of Varenees

A

Alluvial sands, often found close to the Vienne River

110
Q

Where are Tuffeau soils found in Chinon

A

On the slopes

111
Q

What is “vin de tuff”

A

Wines made from the south facing tuffeau slopes of Chinon

112
Q

What causes Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil to make lighter style red

A

Soil: sandier and more alluvial, no tuffeau

113
Q

What wines can Chinon produce

A

White, rose, red

114
Q

What wines can Bourgueil and Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil produce

A

Rose and red only

115
Q

What is the base for Chinon white wines

A

100% Chenin Blanc, 10% alcohol, 6g/l RS, 55hl/ha

116
Q

What is the base for Chinon, Bourgueil, and Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil rose and red wines

A

Cabernet Franc plus max of 10% Cabernet Sauvignon 10.5% alcohol, 4/2g/l RS, 55hl/ha

117
Q

Where do Chinon, Bourgueil, and Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil sit in relation to the Loire River

A

Chinon: South with the Vienne River

Bourgueil, and Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil: North

118
Q

What is the blend for Vouvray

A

Chenin Blanc with a maximum of 5% Orbois

119
Q

What is a synonym for Orbois

A

Menu Pineau

120
Q

What is a synonym for Malbac in the Loire

121
Q

What is a synonym for Chenin Blanc in the Loire

A

Pineau de la Loire

122
Q 
What are the stats of Vouvray:
Residual Sugar: 
Alcohol:
Must: 
Yield:
A

Residual Sugar: 8g/L (within 2 of TA)
Alcohol: 11%
Must: 178
Yield: 52hl/ha (65 for sparkling) (Montlouis as well)

123
Q

Where is Montlouis-sur-loire in comparison to Vouvray and the the Loire River

A

South of both

124
Q

What are the five communes of Touraine AOP

A 
Amboise
Mesland
Azay-le-Rideau
Oisly
Chenonceaux
125
Q

What communes in Touraine make whites from 100% Chenin Blanc, which from 100% Sauvignon Blanc

A

Chenin: Azay and Amboise
Sauvignon: Oisly and Chenonceaux
Mesland: Min 60% Chenin Blanc, Max 30% Sauvignon Blanc, Max 15% Chardonnay (can not exceed SB)

126
Q

What is the blend for Touraine white wine

A

Sauvignon Blanc with a maximum of 20% Sauvignon Gris

127
Q

What is the blend for Touraine rose wine

A

Must be a minimum of two varietals; Niether making up more that 70%. Cabernet Franc, Cot, Gamay, Grolleau, Grolleau Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pineau d’Aunis

128
Q

What are the blend requirements for Touraine rose with a commune attached

A

Amboise: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot, Gamay
Mesland: Min. 80% Gamay, plus Cot and Cabernet Franc
Azay-le-Rideau: Min. 60% Grolleau; plus Cot, Gamay, and max. 10% combined Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
Oisly: No production
Chenonceaux: No Production

129
Q

What is the blend for Touraine red wine

A

Min. 80% combined Cabernet Franc and Cot (min. 50%). Vineyards west of Tours have a min. 80% Cabernet Franc.

130
Q

What is the commune in Touraine that only produces white wine and from what varietal

A

Oisly: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

131
Q

What are the blend requirements for Touraine rose with a commune attached

A

Amboise: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot, Gamay
Mesland: 60% Gamay, 10-30% Cot, 10-30% Cabernet Franc
Azay-le-Rideau: No Production
Oisly: No Production
Chenonceaux: 50-65% Cot, 35-50% Cabernet Franc, plus Gamay

132
Q

What can be made in Touraine Azay-le-Rideau?

A

Whites: 100% Chenin Blanc
Rose: Min. 60% Grolleau; plus Cot, Gamay, and max. 10% combined Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

133
Q

Which Touraine commune is closest to Chinon

A

Azay-le-Rideau

134
Q

What three communes of Touraine lie on the Loire west to east

A

Azay-le-Rideau, Amboise, Mesland

135
Q

What are the yields found in Touraine

A

White: 65hl/ha
Rose/Red: 60hl/ha
Mosseaux: 72hl/ha

136
Q

How are yield different in Touraine communes

A

Azay-le-Rideau, Amboise: 55hl/ha
Mesland, Osily, Chenonceaux WHITE: 60hl/ha
Mesland, Osily, Chenonceaux ROSE/RED: 55hl/ha

137
Q

What is Vin Gris and where is it found

A

Vin Gris is a blend Gris Meunier (Pinot Meunier), Malvoisie (Pinot Gris), and Pinot Noir. Found in Touraine-Noble Joue

138
Q

What does the Touraine Noble Joue make

A

Strictly rose/Vin Gris
Planted: Min. 40% Pinot Meunier, Min. 20% Pinot Gris, Min. 10% Pinot Noir
Assemblage: Min 50% Pinot Meunier

139
Q

What are the AOPs situated to the north of the Loire

A

Jasineres, Coteaux de Loir, Coteaux du Vendomois

140
Q

What are the white wine only AOP of Touraine

A

Jasineres, Cour-Cheveny, Vouvray, Montlouis-sur-Loire, Touraine Osily

141
Q

What can be produced in Coteaux du Loir

A

Whites from 100% Chenin Blanc

Rose and Red from 100% Pineu d;Aunis

142
Q

Is chaptalization permitted in Coteau de Loir

A

Chaptalization is prohibited for blanc and rosé wines with greater than 12 g/l of residual sugar.

143
Q

What can be produced in Coteaux du Vendomois

A

Whites: 100% or majority Chenin Blanc 8glRS
Rose(Vin Gris) and red: Pineau d’Aunis 6 and 2gl RS
SPECIALTY is dry Rose

144
Q

What can be produced in Jasineres

A

100% Chenin Blanc

145
Q

What is the yield for Coteaux du Vendomois rose, how is it different from white/red

A

60hl/ha vs 55hl/ha

146
Q 
What are the stats for Jasineres:
Residual Sugar: 
Alcohol:
Must: 
Yield:
Chaptalization:
A

Residual Sugar: Max. 8 g/l (Total acidity must be within 2 g/l of the residual sugar.)
Alcohol: 10%
Must: 162, but 212 if more than 12g/L RS
Yield: 52 hl/ha
Chaptalization: forbidden for wines with more than 12 g/l of residual sugar

147
Q

What does Cheverny produce

A

Whites, roses, reds

148
Q

What are Cheverny whites based on

A

Min. 50% combined Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris
Min. 16% combined Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Orbois
Chaptalization is prohibited for blanc and rosé wines with over 4 g/l of residual sugar

149
Q

What are Cheverny rose and reds based on

A

Min. 85% combined Pinot Noir & Gamay
Min. 50% Pinot Noir
Min. 16% Gamay
Chaptalization is prohibited for blanc and rosé wines with over 4 g/l of residual sugar

150
Q 
What are the stats for Cour-Cheverny:
Residual Sugar: 
Alcohol:
Must: 
Yield:
Chaptalization:
A

Residual Sugar: sec: max 8g/L if TA is 2+-
Alcohol: 10%
Must: 162g/l
Yield: 60hl/ha
Chaptalization: Off-dry wines of more than 8 g/l may be produced, but they may not be chaptalized

151
Q

What can be made in Valencay

A

White: Sauvignon Blanc (or majority); 4g rs, 60hlha
Red/Rose: 30-60% Gamay, min. 10% Pinot Noir, min. 10% Cot (Max 20% combined Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon); 2g rs, 55hlha

152
Q

What is the red blend for Valencay

A

30-60% Gamay, min. 10% Pinot Noir, min. 10% Cot

All three must be present, can have maximum 20% combined Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

153
Q

What are the white wine only appellations in the Central Vineyards

A

Pouilly sur Loire, Pouilly Fume, Quincy

154
Q

What was the second AOP granted in France

155
Q

What river does Sancerre and Pouilly Fume lie on, Which side

A

Loire River
Sancerre on the west
Pouilly Fume on the east

156
Q

What types of wines can be made in Sancerre. What are the cepage requirments

A

White: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Rose/Red: 100% Pinot Noir

157
Q

What is the maximum residual sugar in Sancerre

A

White and Rose: 4g/L

Red: 2.5g/L

158
Q

What are the maximum yields for Sancerre and Pouilly Fume

A

White: 65hl/ha
Rose: 61hl/ha
Red: 59hl/ha

159
Q

What soil types dominate Sancerre and Pouilly Fume

A

Terre Blanche
Silex (flint)
Caillottes (Oxfordian Limestone)

160
Q

What is Pouilly Fume style and cepage

A

dry white only 100% Sauvignon Blanc

161
Q

What is Pouilly sur Loire style and cepage

A

dry white only 100% Chenin Blanc

162
Q

What is Menetou-Salon style and cepage

A

100% Sauvignon Blanc and 100% Pinot Noir
White: 65hl/ha
Rose: 63hl/ha
Red: 59hl/ha

163
Q

What wines dominate Reuilly

A

100% Sauvignon Blanc and 100% Pinot Noir
White: 65hl/ha
Rose: 63hl/ha *Can add Sauvignon Gris
Red: 59hl/ha

164
Q

What wines are found in Quincy

A

White wine only: Sauvignon Blanc with maximum 10% Sauvignon Gris

165
Q

What can be styles of wine and grapes can be found in Coteaux du Giennois

A

White: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Red/Rose: Pinot Noir and Gamay (niether can exceed 80%)

166
Q

What can be styles of wine and grapes can be found in Orleans-Clery

A

Dry red only 100% Cabernet Franc, 50hl/ha

167
Q

What can be styles of wine and grapes can be found in Orleans

A

White: Min. 60% Chardonnay + Pinot Gris
Rose: Min. 60% Pinot Meunier + Gris and Noir
Red: Min. 70-90% Pinot Meunier + Gris and Noir

168
Q

What are Coteaux du Giennois red and roses composed of

A

Pinot Noir and Gamay (niether can exceed 80%)

169
Q

What are the style and grapes of Cote Forez and Cote Roannaise

A

Rose and red only 100% Gamay, 55hl/ha

170
Q

What are the style and grapes of Chateaumeillant

A

Vin Gris: Min 60% Gamay plus Pinot Noir and Max. 15% Pinot Gris
Red: Min 60% Gamay plus Pinot Noir
*Min Gamay (2011-30%, 2016-40%, 2021- 50%, 2027 60%)

171
Q

What are the style and grapes of Cotes d’Auvergne

A

White: 100% Chardonnay

Rose/red: Min 50% Gamay plus Pinot Noir

172
Q

How does Cotes d’Auverge requirements change with a commune attached

A

Alcohol: 10.5% to 11%
Yield: 55hl/ha to 52 hl/ha

173
Q

Where would one find Rose Corent

A

It is a commune of production for Cotes d’Auverge- must 175g/l instead of 165

174
Q

What are the style and grapes of Saint-Porcain

A

White: 50-80% Chardonnay, 20-40% Sacy (Tressalier), max. 10% Sauvignon Blanc
Rose: 100% Gamay
Red: 40-75% Gamay and 25-60% Pinot Noir

175
Q

What is another term for Sacy

A

Tressalier, Found in Saint-Porcain white 20-40% of the blend

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