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Loire Valley Pt 8 - Touraine Flashcards

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What are the three broad areas and styles in Touraine?

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West - Red from Cabernet Franc;
Center - White from Chenin Blanc;
East - White from Sauvignon Blanc.

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What is the climate of Touraine?

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Transitions form Maritime to semi-Contintental.

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What are the soil types in Touraine?

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Tuffeau;
Aubuis (Clay and Limestone);
Sedimentary (sand and gravel);
Flinty clay (Argiles a silex or Perruches).

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Where is Tuffeau mainly found in Touraine?

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Widespread from western Touraine to Vouvray.

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Where is Aubuis mainly found in Touraine?

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Clay and Limestone found on hillsides

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Where is Sedimentary soil mainly found in Touraine?

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Near rivers and river terraces.

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Where is Argiles a Silex/Perruches mainly found in Touraine?

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Vouvray, Montlouis and Eastern Touraine.

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What are the white grapes of Touraine?

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(P) Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc. Romorantin is primary grape of Cour-Cheverny.
(S) Chardonnay and Orbois

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What are the Rose/Gris grapes of Touraine?

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Grolleau Gris, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Gris.

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What are the Red grapes of Touraine?

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(P) Cabernet Franc, Cot and Gamay;

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What is the area under vine in Touraine?

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40,000 acres/16,000 ha and growing

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What is the % production for each style inTouraine?

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Red 51%;
White - 27%;
Sparkling - 17%;
Rose - 5%.

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Where is Touraine AOC located?

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It is a large area stretching more than 62 miles/100km from Blois to the confluence of the Vienne and Loire rivers.

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How many appellations in Touraine?

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15 AOCs -Touraine;Touraine Noble Joue;Bourgueil;St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil;Chinon;Vouvray;Montlouis-sur-Loire;Valencay;Cheverny;Cour-Cheverny;Orleans;Orleans-Clery;Coteaux du Vendomois;Coteux de Loir;Jasnieres.

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When was Touraine AOC awarded , for which styles?

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1939, for dry white, Rose, red; Sparkling White and Rose in 1946.
NOTE NO Sweet wines.

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Which grapes are permitted in Touraine AOC

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White(P) Sauvignon Blanc;
Red : (P) Cabernet Franc, Cot, Gamay;

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What is the main soil type in Touraine AOC?

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Tuffeau is most common with topsoils of sand, gravel and clay to perruches and aubuis.

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Which grapes are used for white Mousseux in Touraine AOC? Ageing?

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Chenin Blanc primarily. Made in traditional method and spend 9 months on lees

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Which grapes are used for rose Mousseux in Touraine AOC?

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Often Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Grolleau but may be others.

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What are still whites in Touraine AOC made from?

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Mainly Sauvignon Blanc.

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What are still roses made from in Touraine AOC?

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A blend of at least two authorised grapes, vinified dry - no single variety greater than 70%

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What grape is base in red wines from east of Tours?

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Cot.

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What grape is base in red wines from west of Tours?

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Cabernet Franc

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What “Primeur” does Touraine produce?

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A Gamay “Primeur” plus a 100% Gamay.

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How many DGCs in Touraine AOC?

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Five - Amboise; Azay-le-Rideau; Chenonceaux; Mesland and Oisly.

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How does Touraine AOC production differ from the rest of the Touraine Region?

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It produces around 60% dry white against the whole region which is 27% dry white.

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Where is Touraine Noble Joue located?

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It is within the boundary of Touraine AOC but is a separate AOC.

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When was Touraine Noble Joue AOC awarded for which styles and grapes?

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Awarded 2001 for Rose wine only.
Red; (P) Meunier, (S) Pinot Noir

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What is the distinctive wine produced fromTouraine Noble Joue AOC?

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A ‘vin gris’ made from three Pinots -Meunier, Noir and Gris. Meunier is the backbone. Made by direct press mainly.

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What is the strict rule on using a vat that has made rose in Touraine Noble Joue?

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It is strictly forbidden to use a vat that has been used for rose to make red wine.

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Where are the most-respected red wines of Touraine found?

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In the western portion. Cabernet Franc based wines from Chinon,(largest red appellation in the Loire) Bourgueil and St-Nicolas-de -Bourgueil.

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What other wine is permitted in the red wines of Chinon, Bourgueil and St-Nicolas-de -Bourgueil?

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Up to 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

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When was Bourgueil AOC awarded, for which styles and grapes?

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Awarded 1937 for Rose and Red only.
Red: (P) Cabernet Franc; (S) Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Where is Bourgueil located? What is the topography, and aspect of vineyards?

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North of Chinon on right bank of the Loire.It has plains, hills and river terraces, facing south to maximise heat and sunlight.

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What are the soils of Bourgueil?

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60% is gravel and sands the rest mainly tuffeau.

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How are the soils of Bourgueil used to categorise the wine?

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Winemakers generally divide the area into two categories - ‘gravel wines’ and ‘tuffeau wines’. Gravel wines are more light and fruity and tuffeau wines are more structured and complex.

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When was St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOC awarded, for which styles and grapes?

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Awarded in 1937 for Rose and Red only.
Red: (P) Cabernet Franc; (S) Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Where is St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOC located? What is the topography, solils and aspect of vineyards?

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It is west of Bourgueil and has similar topography and aspects. Soils have a higher % of sandy gravel. It was part of Bourgueil until the French Revolution when it was separated.

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What is the main grape in red wine from St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOC?

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Almost exclusively Cabernet Franc. Wines have the raspberry fruit typical of ‘gravel wines’ and a supple mouthfeel.

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Can wines of St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOC be bottled as Bourgueil AOC?

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Yes but rarely are.

41
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What is the main grape in rose wine from St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil AOC?

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Dry roses are made from the two Cabernet grapes.

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When was Chinon AOC awarded, for which styles and grapes?

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Awarded in 1937 for dry white, Rose and Red.
White (P) Chenin Blanc;
Red (P) Cabernet Franc (S) Cabernet Sauvignon

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Why is Chinon one of the warmest growing ares in Touraine?

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It is protected by forests to the north and west.

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What are the aspects and soils of the vineyards of Chinon?

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Vineyards are planted on the flanks of the Vienne River facing S/SE.
By the river it is gravel and sand, on the slopes tuffeau, and higher elevation flinty clay and sand.

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Which two AOCs in the centre of Touraine specialise in dry and sparkling wines?

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Vouvray AOC and Montlouis sur Loire AOC. Vouvray produces 8 times more wine. It is the largest producer of white AOC wine in the Loire by volume (dry,off-dry and sweet) .

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When was Vouvray AOC awarded for which styles and grapes?

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Awarded in 1936 for dry white, Semi-sweet to sweet and sparkling white.
White (P) Chenin Blanc (S) Orbois.
EU minimum sweetness levels apply

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What are the soils of Vouvray?

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Aubuis and Perruches.(Clay and Limestone and Flinty Clay)

48
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What climatic influence is there in Vouvray?

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Some oceanic influence which warms the soils.

49
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What is the most important production in Vouvray?

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Mousseux and Petillant represent 60% of production.

50
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How are Mousseux and Petillant wine made in Vouvray? Ageing?

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Using the methode traditionelle. They must age for 12 months sur lie before release.

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When was Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC awarded for which styles and grapes?

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Awarded in 1936 for dry white, Semi-sweet to sweet and sparkling white.
White (P) Chenin Blanc. (ONLY)
EU minimum sweetness levels apply.

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Where is Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC located?

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At the confluence of the Loire and Cher rivers.

53
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What % of vineyards are organic in Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC?

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35% certified organic and 35% Terra Vitis.

54
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Which wine styles account for most of the Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC production?

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Sparkling wines, Mousseux and Petillant.

55
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What are the rules for ‘Petillant Originel’ wine style?

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Approved in 2017, the grapes must be hand harvested. No additions of any kind, including sugar and yeast. One fermentation with 9 months on lees and disgorgement without dosage.

56
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What does ‘Fines Bulles’ mean in the Loire?

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It means “fine or small bubbles”. In the Loire it is a colloquial term for their sparkling wines.

57
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Which five AOCs lie in the east of Touraine region?

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Valencay, Cheverny, Cour-Cheverny, Orleans, Orleans-Clery

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When was Valencay AOC awarded, for which styles and grapes?

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Awarded 2004 for Dry white, Rose and Red.
White: (P) Sauvignon Blanc,
Red: (P) Cot, Pinot noir, Gamay .

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Where is Valencay located? What are its soils?

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On the left bank of the Cher river protected by forests from cold winds. Soils are chalk, perruches and sandy gravels.

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What are the main wines of Valencay?

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White Sauvignon Blanc and red and rose from Gamay.

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When was Cheverny AOC awarded, for which styles and grapes?

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Awarded 1993 for Dry white, Rose and Red.
White: (P) Sauvignon Blanc;
Red: (P) Pinot noir.

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Why is Cheverny AOC slightly warmer?

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The vineyards are scattered among wooded areas and between three rivers. Forests give protection from the cold winds and rivers moderate temperatures.

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How much of Cheverny is organic growing?

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25% organic and 32% Terra Vitis.

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When was Cour-Cheverny AOC awarded, for which styles and grapes?

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Awarded in 1993 for Dry white, Semi-sweet and sweet white.
Only grape is ROMORANTIN.
Minimum sweetness: Semi-sweet 2-4.5%(@0-45g/l)
Sweet : EU levels

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What is the main production of Cour-Cheverny AOC?

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Mainly white Romorantin but sweeter allowed.

66
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When was Orleans AOC awarded, for which styles and grapes?

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Awarded 2006 for Dry white, rose and Red.
White (P) Chardonnay;
Red: (P) Meunier.

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Where are Orleans vineyards located? What are the soils?

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Zone encompasses both sides of the Loire but few planted on right bank. Soils on left bank are sandy, pebbly alluvium.

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What are the main wine styles of Orleans AOC?

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White from Chardonnay and Red from Meunier.

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When was Orleans-Clery AOC awarded, for which styles and grapes? What are the soils?

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Awarded 2006 for Red only from Cabernet Franc. It lies within Orleans AOC and has the same soils.

70
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What are the three AOCs on the banks of the Loir river?

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Coteaux du Vendomois; Coteaux du Loir; Jasnieres.

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What is the main focus of the three AOCs on the Loir River?

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Chenin Blanc for high acid whites;
Reds and Rose are mainly Pineau d’Aunis.

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What are the % production numbers for the Touraine region?

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Touraine AOC family- 39%;
Vouvray AOC - 22%;
Chinon AOC - 13%;
ST-N-de-Bourgueil - 8%;
Bourgueil - 7%;
Cheverney - 5%;
Montlouis AOC - 3%;
Other - 3%.

French Wine Scholar Course 2023 (84 decks)

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