Loire Valley General Flashcards
What is another name for the Loire Valley?
Les Jardin de la France
(the garden of France)
What is another name for Cabernet Franc in the Loire Valley?
Breton
How long is the Loire River?
629 miles from the Massif Central to the Atlantic Ocean
What is a synonym for Chenin Blanc in the Loire Valley?
Pineau de la Loire
What is Pinot Gris known as in the Loire Valley?
Malvoise
What is Pinot Meunier known as in the Loire Valley?
Gris Meunier
Name two traditional white grapes of the Loire Valley that are not allowed in Crémant de Loire AOP?
Melon de Bourgogne
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Sauvignon Blanc
What styles of wine are permitted under Crémant de Loire AOP?
Vin Mousseaux Blanc
Vin Mousseaux Rosé
Traditional Methode Required
What is the min. atmospheres of pressure required for Crémant de Loire AOP?
min. 4 atmospheres
What are the aging requirements for Crémant de Loire AOP?
Min. 9 months of the lees. Not released for min. 12 months after the date of tirage.
What is the max. Press Yield for Crémant de Loire AOP?
74 hl/ha
100 liters per 150 kg. max press yield
Where does the majority of Crémant de Loire AOP get made?
In Saumur.
What are the aging requirements for Prestige de Loire?
Min. 24 months with min. 9 months on the lees.
What styles of wine are allowed under Prestige de Loire?
Sparkling
Less than 12 g/l residual sugar
Brut, Extra Brut, Brut Natur
What is Prestige de Loire?
A branded designation for sparkling wines produced under existing appellations. Wines designated Prestige de Loire will have a gold crown emblem affixed tot he neck of the bottle.
Anjou AOP
Crémant de Loire AOP
Saumur AOP
Vouvray AOP