Mainly Loire - MA Questions 19.09.20

Question 1

Which 2 AOP in Pays Nantais allow Blanc, Rose and Rouge production?

Answer 1

Coteaux d’Ancenis and Fiefs Vendeens AOP.

Question 2

Which grapes are used for the white, red and rose wines of Coteaux d’Ancenis?

Answer 2

Pinot Gris 100% and Gamay 100%.

Question 3

What is the principal variety in Gros Plant du Pays Nantais AOP?

Answer 3

Folle Blanche (Gros Plant).

Question 4

What are the subzones of Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine AOP?

Answer 4

Clisson, Gorges, Le Pallet, Goulaine, Mouzillon-Tillières, Monnières-Saint-Fiacre, Château-Thébaud.

Question 5

What is the minimum potential alcohol for Muscadet AOP? How about Muscadet “Sur Lie”?

Answer 5

9.5%; 10%.

Question 6

What are the ageing on fine lees requirements for Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine subzones?

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

Name the subzones of Fiefs Vendeens AOP.

Answer 7

Brem, Chantonnay, Mareuil, Pissotte, Vix.

Question 8

In which AOP of Pays Nantais there is a minimum of 10% Negrette required?

Answer 8

The red wines of Fiefs Vendeens AOP.

Question 9

Which AOPs of Anjou-Saumur produce red wines only?

Answer 9

Anjou-Villages AOP, Anjou Villages Brissac AOP and Saumur-Champigny AOP.

Question 10

What is the local name for Chenin Blanc in Anjou-Saumur?

Answer 10

Pineau de la Loire.

Question 11

Which AOPs in Anjou-Saumur produce rose wines only?

Answer 11

Cabernet d’Anjou AOP, Rose d’Anjou AOP.

Question 12

What is the minimum RS for Coteaux du Layon and Coteaux du Layon Chaume Premier Cru?

Answer 12

34 g/l and 80 g/l.

Question 13

Name the villages which can append their name to Coteaux du Layon.

Answer 13

Faye d’Anjou, Rochefort-sur-Loire, Rablay-sur-Layon, Beaulieu-sur-Layon, St. Aubin de Luigne, St. Lambert du Lattay, Chaume (1er Cru).

Question 14

What is the maximum yield and minimum RS for Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru?

Answer 14

20 hl/ha and 85 g/l.

Question 15

What style of wine does Coteaux de Saumur produce?

Answer 15

Blanc liquoreux from 100% Chenin Blanc.

Question 16

Which AOP is the smallest in Anjou-Saumur?

Answer 16

Coulee de Serrant AOP, 7 hectares.

Question 17

What style of wine does Touraine Noble-Joué AOP produce? What is the principal grape?

Answer 17

Rose from minimum 50% Pinot Meunier.

Question 18

What is the main grape used in the white wines of Valençay AOP?

Answer 18

Sauvignon Blanc.

Question 19

What is the soil type in Savennieres?

Answer 19

Blue schist mixed with volcanic debris.

Question 20

What is the grape used in Cour-Cheverny AOP?

Answer 20

Romorantin.

Question 21

Which AOP in Touraine produces wines in a similar style as Vouvray?

Answer 21

Montlouis-sur-Loire AOP.

Question 22

What are the principal grapes in Orleans AOP?

Answer 22

Chardonnay for white; Meunier for rose and red.

Question 23

Which AOP in Central Vineyards produces red wines only?

Answer 23

Orleans-Clery AOP from Cabernet Franc.

Question 24

What are the 3 main soils type found in Sancerre?

Answer 24

Terres blanches, Caillotes and Silex.

Question 25

What are the communes of production for Pouilly Fume?

Answer 25

Garchy, Mesves-sur-Loire, Pouilly-sur-Loire, Saint-Andelain, Saint-Laurent-l’Abbaye, Saint-Martin-sur-Nohain, Tracy-sur-Loire.

Question 26

What are the grapes for red and white wines in Reuilly AOP?

Answer 26

Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.

Question 27

What style of wines do Cotes du Forez and Cote Roannaise produce and from which grapes?

Answer 27

Red and rose from 100% Gamay.

Question 28

What are the grapes allowed in Saumur “Puy Notre-Dame”?

Answer 28

Cabernet Sauvignon + Max 15% Cabernet Franc.

Question 29

In which AOP would you find Domaine Guiberteau?

Answer 29

Saumur AOP.

Question 30

Who produces Clos de la Hutte? In which AOP?

Answer 30

Thibaud Boudignon. Savennieres.

Question 31

Which vintage was a challenging one in Barolo in the 2000’s?

Answer 31

2002.

Question 32

Which recent vintage was exceptional in Southern Rhone? How about Northern Rhone?

Answer 32

2016 and 2015.

Question 33

Name three top Champagne vintages in the 90’s.

Answer 33

1990, 1995 and 1996.

Question 34

Who is producing Vigorello? What is/are the grapes?

Answer 34

Agricola San Felice. Initially was released as 100% Sangiovese in 1968. Today is blend of Pugnitello, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot

Question 35

Who produces Redigaffi? What is/are the grapes?

Answer 35

Tua Rita. 100% Merlot.

Question 36

What is the 2nd wine of Chateau Batailley? When was it introduced?

Answer 36

Lions de Batailley. 2016.

Question 37

What is Washington’s State newest AVA?

Answer 37

Royal Slope AVA.

Question 38

Which famous Bordeaux estate is behind the Chinese wine called Long Dai?

Answer 38

Chateau Lafite.

Question 39

What is Marselan?

Answer 39

Red grape. Cabernet Sauvignon x Grenache.

Question 40

In which AOP would you find Château La Cabanne?

Answer 40

Pomerol.