Loire Wines

Question 1

What is Chenin Blanc also known as?

Answer 1

Pineau de la Loire

Question 2

What is Chenin blanc known for?

Answer 2

High acidity

Question 3

What is the the grape known for in Anjou wines?

Answer 3

Chenin Blanc

Question 4

Less ripe chenin grapes are now used to produce what?

Answer 4

Cremant de Loire

Question 5

What does Anjou taste like?

Answer 5

Dry wine with flavours of quince and apples

Question 6

what does Vouvray taste like?

Answer 6

Off dry style of wine with honey and floral characteristics with age

Question 7

What can be made with chenin blanc?

Answer 7

dry wine (anjou), off dry style (vouvray), sparkling wine (clement de loire), dessert wines

Question 8

What is the most popular grape in South Africa?

Answer 8

Chenin Blanc

They call it Steen

Question 9

What does chenin blanc taste like in cool areas?

Answer 9

the juice is sweet but high acid with a full bodied fruity palate

Question 10

Where is sauvignon blanc grown in France?

Answer 10

In France, Sauvignon blanc is grown in the maritime climate of Bordeaux (especially in Entre-Deux-Mers, Graves and Pessac-Léognan as a dry wine, and in Sauternes as a sweet wine) as well as the continental climate of the Loire Valley (as Pouilly Fumé, Sancerre, and Sauvignon de Touraine).

Question 11

Is Sancerre the same as Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 11

Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine grape, while Sancerre is the name of a wine region in France’s Loire Valley where the white wines from are made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc. White wines from Sancerre are known for their vibrant acidity and flinty notes

Question 12

Name two red wine varietals grown in the Loire valley?

Answer 12

Gamay and Cabernet Franc

Gamay
Most famously known in Saint-Pourçain, Cotes du Forez, Cotes d’Auvergne, and Cote Roannaise.
Hailing from Bourgogne and the primary grape of Beaujolais, Gamay has a strong presence in the Loire and rightfully so. Growing conditions in the cooler eastern section coupled with the granitic soils of the Loire resemble that of Beaujolais. Gamay is one of the light-bodied reds (similar to Pinot Noir) with gentle tannins. a vivid presence of acid, and floral fruity notes.

Cabernet Franc
Most famously known in Chinon, Saumur-Champigny, and Bourgeuil.
Cab Franc ranges as expansively as Chenin. It runs the gamut between light to medium-bodied with a fresh tang of acidity. The savory character of Cabernet Franc pushes forward as well as red fruits, pencil shavings, and cedar notes.
Cabernet Franc is also known as “Breton” in the Loire and origins point to anywhere from Bordeaux to Spanish Basque country. Southwesterly origins, in any case. This cool climate loving grape is at its happiest growing on limestone soils.

Question 13

What is the other name for Muscadet?

Answer 13

Melon de Bourgogne

Most famously known in Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. Have you ever smelled the sea in your wine glass? Melon de Bourgogne, or just “Melon,” exudes the sea-like qualities of its maritime vineyards in Pays Nantais, where its commonly known as “Muscadet,” which is the name of the regions where it grows. The briny citrus minerality on an often fattened-up or creamy lees aged frame lends itself to a quaffable “glou-glou” experience.
The grape is very much experiencing a rebirth as people are getting into more subtle things.

Question 14

Where is Sauvignon grown in the Loire?

Answer 14

Sauvignon Blanc
Most famously known in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé.
If the the Loire was Instagram, its biggest Sauvignon Blanc “influencer” would be Sancerre. It’s a benchmark worldwide for this grape. Perhaps that’s because it’s native to the eastern Loire where Sauvignon Blanc also called Sauvignon Fumé or Fumé Blanc. Generally, Sauvignon blanc thrives in the cool continental climate of Centre-Loire.
Expect flavors of green apple and mirabelle plum with herbal and floral undertones that stand well against its sometimes flinty and sometimes smoky minerality.

Question 15

What is anoth name for Chenin blanc?

Answer 15

Plant D’anjou

Question 16

Describe chenin Blanc?

Answer 16

Chenin Blanc
Most famously known in Savennières, Anjou, Saumur, Touraine, Vourvray, Montlouis, and Jasnières.
Light to full body, the tension of Chenin coupled with its juicy and tannic structure makes it hard to resist. Chenin, otherwise known as Plant d’Anjou, is the darling of the Loire because of how versatile it is. Made in every single style (dry, sweet, and sparkling), it also pairs with most every food because of its high level of acidity.
Expect aromas of soft baked golden apples with undertones of quince, dried flower, and beeswax with an element of crisp minerality. For the experienced taster, wet wool is a blind giveaway of Chenin… and when grapes are affected with botrytis, expect a honeyed ginger note.