Mainly Loire - MA Questions 19.09.20 Flashcards
Which 2 AOP in Pays Nantais allow Blanc, Rose and Rouge production?
Coteaux d’Ancenis and Fiefs Vendeens AOP.
Which grapes are used for the white, red and rose wines of Coteaux d’Ancenis?
Pinot Gris 100% and Gamay 100%.
What is the principal variety in Gros Plant du Pays Nantais AOP?
Folle Blanche (Gros Plant).
What are the subzones of Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine AOP?
Clisson, Gorges, Le Pallet, Goulaine, Mouzillon-Tillières, Monnières-Saint-Fiacre, Château-Thébaud.
What is the minimum potential alcohol for Muscadet AOP? How about Muscadet “Sur Lie”?
9.5%; 10%.
What are the ageing on fine lees requirements for Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine subzones?
Goulaine and Le Pallet until April 1st of the second year following the harvest;
Gorges, Clisson, Mouzillon-Tillières, Monnières-Saint-Fiacre, and Château-Thébaud until October 1st of the second year following the harvest.
Name the subzones of Fiefs Vendeens AOP.
Brem, Chantonnay, Mareuil, Pissotte, Vix.
In which AOP of Pays Nantais there is a minimum of 10% Negrette required?
The red wines of Fiefs Vendeens AOP.
Which AOPs of Anjou-Saumur produce red wines only?
Anjou-Villages AOP, Anjou Villages Brissac AOP and Saumur-Champigny AOP.
What is the local name for Chenin Blanc in Anjou-Saumur?
Pineau de la Loire.
Which AOPs in Anjou-Saumur produce rose wines only?
Cabernet d’Anjou AOP, Rose d’Anjou AOP.
What is the minimum RS for Coteaux du Layon and Coteaux du Layon Chaume Premier Cru?
34 g/l and 80 g/l.
Name the villages which can append their name to Coteaux du Layon.
Faye d’Anjou, Rochefort-sur-Loire, Rablay-sur-Layon, Beaulieu-sur-Layon, St. Aubin de Luigne, St. Lambert du Lattay, Chaume (1er Cru).
What is the maximum yield and minimum RS for Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru?
20 hl/ha and 85 g/l.
What style of wine does Coteaux de Saumur produce?
Blanc liquoreux from 100% Chenin Blanc.
Which AOP is the smallest in Anjou-Saumur?
Coulee de Serrant AOP, 7 hectares.
What style of wine does Touraine Noble-Joué AOP produce? What is the principal grape?
Rose from minimum 50% Pinot Meunier.
What is the main grape used in the white wines of Valençay AOP?
Sauvignon Blanc.
What is the soil type in Savennieres?
Blue schist mixed with volcanic debris.
What is the grape used in Cour-Cheverny AOP?
Romorantin.
Which AOP in Touraine produces wines in a similar style as Vouvray?
Montlouis-sur-Loire AOP.
What are the principal grapes in Orleans AOP?
Chardonnay for white; Meunier for rose and red.
Which AOP in Central Vineyards produces red wines only?
Orleans-Clery AOP from Cabernet Franc.
What are the 3 main soils type found in Sancerre?
Terres blanches, Caillotes and Silex.
What are the communes of production for Pouilly Fume?
Garchy, Mesves-sur-Loire, Pouilly-sur-Loire, Saint-Andelain, Saint-Laurent-l’Abbaye, Saint-Martin-sur-Nohain, Tracy-sur-Loire.
What are the grapes for red and white wines in Reuilly AOP?
Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
What style of wines do Cotes du Forez and Cote Roannaise produce and from which grapes?
Red and rose from 100% Gamay.
What are the grapes allowed in Saumur “Puy Notre-Dame”?
Cabernet Sauvignon + Max 15% Cabernet Franc.
In which AOP would you find Domaine Guiberteau?
Saumur AOP.
Who produces Clos de la Hutte? In which AOP?
Thibaud Boudignon. Savennieres.
Which vintage was a challenging one in Barolo in the 2000’s?
2002.
Which recent vintage was exceptional in Southern Rhone? How about Northern Rhone?
2016 and 2015.
Name three top Champagne vintages in the 90’s.
1990, 1995 and 1996.
Who is producing Vigorello? What is/are the grapes?
Agricola San Felice. Initially was released as 100% Sangiovese in 1968. Today is blend of Pugnitello, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Who produces Redigaffi? What is/are the grapes?
Tua Rita. 100% Merlot.
What is the 2nd wine of Chateau Batailley? When was it introduced?
Lions de Batailley. 2016.
What is Washington’s State newest AVA?
Royal Slope AVA.
Which famous Bordeaux estate is behind the Chinese wine called Long Dai?
Chateau Lafite.
What is Marselan?
Red grape. Cabernet Sauvignon x Grenache.
In which AOP would you find Château La Cabanne?
Pomerol.
