Loire Valley Pt 7 - Saumur Appellations Flashcards
What is the Saumur area the largest producer of in the Loire.
Sparkling wines.
Why is Saumur the largest producer of sparkling wines in the Loire?
Partly because of the size of the AOC and partly because its permitted yields for its Mousseux are higher than for Cremant de Loire AOC.
How many appellations are in Saumur? List them.
Four:
Saumur AOC, Saumur-Champigny AOC, Coteaux de Saumur, Haut Poitou AOC.
When was Saumur AOC awarded, for which styles.
Awarded in 1936, Sparkling 1957, Rose 1964. Styles are dry white, Rose, Red, Sparkling white and Sparkling Rose.
Saumur has which primary grapes?
White:(P) Chenin Blanc;
Red: (P) Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon;
What area does Saumur AOC cover?
It largely covers the entire Saumur growing region.
What is the largest production style in Saumur AOC?
Mousseux
Which grapes are used in Mousseux in Saumur?
White - Chenin Blanc;
Rose - Cabernet Franc mainly but other authorised grapes are authorised in the blend.
How long must Saumur Mousseux age?
It must rest at least 9 months sur lie.
What are Saumur whites made from?
100% Chenin Blanc
What are Saumur reds made from?
Mainly Cabernet Franc but with possible blend of Cabernet Sauvignon or Pineau d’Aunis.
What are Saumur Roses made from? Dry or sweet?
Combination of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Stylistically dry.
How many DGC in Saumur AOC? Name and wine styles?
One DGC - Puy-Notre-Dame. Makes reds only from Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon is authorised blending partner.
When was Saumur-Champigny AOC awarded, for which styles? Which grapes?.
Awarded 1957 for red only .
(P) Cabernet Franc.
Where is Champigny located?
It is a zone of eight villages near Saumur town. It has a warm mesoclimate and is named after the latin ‘Campus igni” - “Field of Fire”.
