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Loire Valley Pt 6 -Anjou Appellations Flashcards

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What are the production % for each AOC in Anjou/Layon?

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Cabernet d’Anjou AOC- 60%;
Rose d’Anjou AOC- 19%;
Anjou AOC - 11%;
Coteaux du Layon AOC - 7%;
Other 3%.

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How many appellations are in Anjou? List them.

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Thirteen:
Anjou AOC, Anjou Villages, Anjou Brissac, Cabernet d’Anjou, Rose d’Anjou, Coteaux de Layon,Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru,Bonnezeaux, Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire, Coteaux de l’Aubance, Savennieres, Savennieres Roche au Moines, Coulee de Serrant.

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Which two appellations cover the whole of the Middle Loire?

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Cremant de Loire AOC;
Rose de Loire AOC.

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When was Anjou AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes?

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Awarded 1936 for dry white, red, semi-sweet to sweet,sparkling white, sparkling Rose. (Note no Rose).
White: (P) Chenin Blanc;
Rose:
Red: (P) Cabernet Franc, Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon.

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What % Gamay is Anjou Gamay? Can it be Primeur?

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100%. Can be vinified as Primeur and sold 3rd Thursday in November following harvest.

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What is the blend in Anjou AOC reds?

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Mainly the two Cabernets with some Grolleau and Pineau d’Aunis.

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What is the production split for Anjou AOC wines?

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2/3 rds red, 1/3 white.

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What is the main grape in white Anjou?

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Chenin with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc can be added.

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What wine style is now growing in popularity in Anjou?

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Dry white chenin Blancs reflecting the distinct terroirs - chalk and schist.

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Which grapes are generally used in the mousseux of Anjou?

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Mainly Chenin Blanc in white. The rose can be from any of the red or gris grapes and there are no blend regulations.

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When was Anjou Villages AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes?

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Awarded 1991 for dry red form Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Always a blend of both grapes. Highlights the best terroirs in Anjou.

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How many Anjou villages are permitted to add their name to the wine label?

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There are 46 villages authorised to produce this level **HOWEVER they cannot add their name to the label. ** They have lower yields.

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When was Anjou Brissac AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes?

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Awarded 1998 for dry red from Cabernet Franc (mainly) and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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What distinguishes Anjou Brissac wine from Village wine?

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It has lower yields. The area is also warmer and drier than its neighbours due to a forest which shelters it from ocean breezes.

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How many Rose AOCs in Anjou?

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Two which are co-terminous with Anjou AOC. Cabernet d’Anjou (medium sweet) and Rose d’Anjou ( off-dry)

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What % of total production of all of Anjou is rose?

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50% approx. (ie the two rose AOCs)

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When was Cabernet d’Anjou AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes? Is it dry or sweet?

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Awarded 1964 for Rose (slightly sweet) with minimum sweetness of 10g/l (1%).
(P) Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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How is Cabernet d’Anjou vinified? What does the method give the wine?

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By direct press mainly but saignee is permitted. Wine has a characteristic onion skin colour.

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When was Rose d’Anjou AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes? Sweet or dry?

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Awarded 1957 for Rose (off-dry) with minimum sweetness of 7g/l (0.7%).
Rose: (P) Grolleau Gris;
Red: (P) Grolleau,Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Cot, Pineau d’Aunis.

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What is the backbone of Rose d’Anjou?

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Grolleau. There is no dominant production method.

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How many sweet wine appellations in Anjou?

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Five - Coteaux de Layon, Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux de l’Aubance, Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire.

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Which grape is used in the sweet wines of the Layon River vineyards?

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Exclusively Chenin Blanc.

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What does the Layon River area boast that no other area of the Loire has?

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It has the only Grand Cru and Premier Cru in the Loire.

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When was Coteaux du Layon AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes? Minimum sweetness levels?

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Awarded in 1950 for Semi-sweet to sweet wines from Chenin Blanc only.
Minimum sweetness is 3.4%/ 34g/l - Premier Cru is 8%/80g/l.

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What are the soils of Coteaux du Layon and the aspect of the vineyards?

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Soils are schist, sand and gravel. The vineyards face south and southwest giving a lot of sunshine and heat.

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How does the vineyard aspect and mesoclimate of the Layon area contribute to the grapes’ sweetness?

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The orientation and climate provide damp humid mornings with warm, sunny dry afternoons, which allows grapes to overripen and the noble rot to develop.

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How many DGCs in Coteaux du Layon AOC?

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Six which can add their name to the label.

28
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Which village in Layon is a Premier Cru?

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Chaume which can add its name plus “Premier Cru” to the label.

29
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What is the harvest method for Chaume 1er Cru?

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Grapes must be handpicked in successive passes selecting only overripe grapes with or without noble rot.

30
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How does 1er Cru differ from Coteaux du Layon wine?

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It has lower yields and must have a minimum 80g/l(8%/l) of sweetness.

31
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When can SGN be used on Coteaux du Layon labels?

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If the grapes have noble rot and potential 19% ABV. Rarely used.

32
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Is chaptalisation permitted in Coteaux du Layon?

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No.

33
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What are ageing rules in Coteaux du Layon?

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Wines are aged until June 1st of second year after harvest and vintage date must be on label.

34
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When was Quarts de Charme Grand Cru AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes? Minimum sweetness levels?

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Awarded in 1954 for sweet wines from Chenin Blanc only. Grand Cru awarded in 2011.
Minimum sweetness is 8.5%/85g/l.

35
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How are grapes chosen for Charmes Grand Cru?

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Either affected by botrytis or by passillerage.

36
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What is the aspect and soils of Charmes Grand Cru vineyards?

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South facing on combination of schists and sandstone. They overlook the Layon River which brings autumn mists to develop noble rot.

37
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When was Bonnezeaux AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes? Minimum sweetness levels?

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Awarded in 1951 for sweet wines from Chenin Blanc only.
Minimum sweetness is 5.1%/51g/l.

38
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How does Bonnezeaux compare to the other sweet wines of Layon?

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It’s sweetness level is higher than most other AOCs but less than Chaume 1er and Grand Cru. More refreshing acidity.

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When was Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes? Minimum sweetness levels?

A

Awarded in 1946 for semi-sweet to sweet wines from Chenin Blanc only.
Minimum sweetness is 3.4%/34g/l.

40
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Where is Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire AOC located?

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It is sandwiched between Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire and Savennieres, on both sides of the Loire.

41
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How does the Loire impact Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire AOC.

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It is very close so it moderates temperatures and provides autumn fogs.

42
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When was Coteaux de l’Aubance AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes? Minimum sweetness levels?

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Awarded in 1950 for semi-sweet to sweet wines from Chenin Blanc only.
Minimum sweetness is 3.4%/34g/l

43
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Where is Coteaux de l’Aubance AOC located?

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It lies on both sides of the Aubance River. It is the warmest AOC as it is protected by surrounding forests from ocean breezes.

44
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Where was Chenin Blanc first planted in the Loire?

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By monks in Savennieres. Two particularly famous places - La Roche aux Moines and Coulee de Serrant.

45
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Name the three AOCs of Savennieres?

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Savennieres AOC;
Savennieres Roche aux Moines AOC;
Coulee de Serrant AOC.

46
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When was Savennieres AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes? Minimum sweetness levels?

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Awarded in 1952 for dry white, semi-sweet to sweet wines from Chenin Blanc only.
EU sweetness levels apply.

47
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Where are the vineyards of Savennieres located?

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Located on five steep hills perpendicular to right bank of the Loire.

48
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What is the soil and aspect of Savennieres vineyards?

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Soils of slate, schist, volcanic rocks and aeolian (wind blown) sands. South-facing hills.

49
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What is distinctive about the winegrowing family traditions of Savennieres?

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Throughout its history women played a major role. Many estates are passed from mother to daughter.

50
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What are the aromas of Savennieres dry whites?

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Dried fruits, honey, peaches and beeswax. These wines are thought to be Frances most age-worthy.

51
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When was Savennieres Roche aux Moines AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes? Minimum sweetness levels?

A

Awarded in 2011 for dry white, semi-sweet to sweet wines from Chenin Blanc only.
Sweetness levels - Semi-sweet to sweet white - 30g/l(3%)

52
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When and who planted the original vineyards in Roche aux Moines?

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In the 12th century it was planted by monks from Abbey Saint Nicolas of Angers.

53
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How does viticultural practice in Roche aux Moines AOC differ from Savennieres AOC?

A

It has lower yields and mandates hand-harvesting with a minimum of two passes in the vineyard. No chaptalisation.

54
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In what circumstances are sweet wines made in Roche aux Moines AOC?

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In years where botrytis is developed on the grapes.

55
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When was Coulee de Serrant AOC awarded? For which styles? Which grapes? Minimum sweetness levels?

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Awarded in 2011 (as Savennieres-Coulee de Serrant)for dry white, semi-sweet to sweet wines from Chenin Blanc only.
Sweetness levels - Semi-sweet to sweet white - 30g/l(3%)

56
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When and who planted the original vineyards in Coulee de Serrant AOC?

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Cistercian monks in the 11th Century.

57
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What is distinctive about the Coulee de Serrant AOC?

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It is a monopole.

58
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How does Coulee de Serrant viticulture practice differ from Savennieres AOC?

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It is farmed biodynamically. It has lower yields and mandates hand-harvesting with a minimum of two passes in the vineyard. No chaptalisation.

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What is the main style focus in Coulee de Serrant AOC?

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Whilst sweet is permitted it focuses only on DRY White.

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