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Loire Valley Flashcards

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1
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Which river runs through the Loire Valley?

A

Loire River

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From east to west, what are the four general sub-regions of the Loire?

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Central Vineyards
Touraine
Anjou-Saumur
Nantais

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3
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There is no general Loire appellation, instead an IGP covers the whole region. What is it called?

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Val de Loire

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What is the overall climate in the Loire Valley?

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Cool, ranging from Maritime in the West to Continental in the Central Vineyards

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Despite being further inland, which region is cooler and wetter than Anjou-Saumur

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Touraine

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What type of soils keep Touraine cool?

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Clay

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What type of soils might you find in Anjou-Saumur?

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Stony soils

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What protects Anjou-Saumur from Atlantic influence?

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Mauges Hills

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What is the climate in Nantais?

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Cool, maritime

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Where is Sauvignon Blanc mostly found in the Loire?

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Central Vineyards and Touraine (inland)

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11
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What type of soils would you find in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume?

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Very chalky, well-drained stony soils

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Are you likely to age Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume?

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No, but some are age-worthy

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What are the characteristics of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume? (acid, flavours)

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High acid
Green apple, wet stones
Subtle smoky aromas in Pouilly-Fume

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What type of press is typical of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume?

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Gentle pneumatic press (most likely sealed)

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Are oak and lees stirring ever used in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume?

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Yes, sometimes old oak and rarely new. Sometimes lees but not often.

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What winemaking process might be employed during particularly cold vintages in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume?

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MLF to soften acids

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What region is a good source of moderately priced, Sancerre-style Sauvignon Blanc? Which sub-region is it found in?

A

Menetou-Salon

Central Vineyards

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Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine is made in what style?

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Simple and fruity

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Where does a majority of Sauvignon Blanc come from in the Loire?

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Touraine

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20
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What is fairly unique about Chenin Blanc?

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Grapes on the same bunch ripen at different rates

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21
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Chenin Blanc can make which styles, depending on ripeness?

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Sparkling, Dry and Sweet

22
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Chenin can age for decades, what flavours develop?

A

toast, hay and honey

23
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In which subregion do we find Vouvray?

A

Touraine

24
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What spectrum of sweetness can be seen in wines from Vouvray? Is oak used here?

A

Dry to Lusciously sweet

Rarely oaked

25
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Body of Vouvray tends to be?

A

Light to medium

26
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What style of Chenin Blanc is Saumur known for?

A

Sparkling

27
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What style of Chenin Blanc is is Anjou known for?

A

Dry wines often matured in new oak

28
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Where would you find well-exposed vineyards with high air-circulation?

A

Savennieres

29
Q

Dry Chenin is increasingly being made with grapes that are…?

A

Fully ripe

30
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What style of Chenin is produced in Savennieres?

A

Dry, full-bodied

Noted for ability to age for decades in bottle

31
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Which appellation is known for some of the most renowned sweet wines in the region?

A

Coteaux du Layon

note sites: Bonnezeaux and Quarts de Chaume produce some of the best sweet wines in the world

32
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What are two other names for Melon Blanc?

A

Muscadet and Melon de Bourgogne

33
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When does Melon Blanc ripen? What is significant about the grape on vine?

A

Ripens early

Frost resistant

34
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Which grape is noble rot associated with in the Loire?

A

Chenin Blanc

35
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What are the two appellations in the subregion of Nantais?

A

Muscadet and Muscadet Sevre et Maine

36
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All wines from Muscadet are? (sweetness, alcohol/max ABV)

A

Dry with medium alcohol - max. permitted strength is 12%

37
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Muscadet Sevre et Maine wines were traditionally matured in … but now in …?

A

Old oak but now in stainless or concrete

38
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When is Muscadet Sur Lie bottled?

A

The Spring following vintage (it sees minimal handling to retain freshness and delicacy)

39
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What characteristics of Cabernet Franc make it suited to the Loire Valley?

A

Flower and ripens early suiting the cool climate

40
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Which two appellations in the sub-region of Touraine is Cab Franc most notable?

A

Chinon and Bourgueil

41
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Cabernet Franc in Chinon and Bourgueil can be split into two styles based on soil type, what are they?

A

Light, fruity and early drinking from sandy soils

Fuller, more tannic from south-facing, limestone and clay slopes

42
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Where would you find Cabernet Franc grown in a lighter, more perfumed, chill-able style?

A

Saumur-Chamigny

43
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What is the second most planted black grape in the Loire?

A

Gamay

44
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Where is Gamay mostly found?

A

Touraine and Anjou

45
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Made in a light style, what is the third black grape of the Loire?

A

Pinot Noir

46
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a minimum of which grapes at what percentage must be included in Rose de Loire?

A

30% of either Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon

47
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Where is Rose de Loire allowed to be produced? Which is it most commonly from?

A

Touraine and Anjou-Saumur but most common in Anjou-Saumur

48
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Cabernet d’Anjou is made from which grapes and must be what level of sweetness?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc

Always medium-sweet

49
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What is generally the predominant grape in Rose d’Anjou blends?

A

Grolleau

50
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Sancerre also makes rose. It is made from which varietal?

A

Pinot Noir

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