MS Questions 18th Sept 23 - Loire Flashcards
Name the Fiefs Vendeen subs.
Brem, Chantonnay, Mareuil, Pissotte, Vix
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 grapes used in the wines of Coteaux d’Ancenis?
Whites Pinot Gris, Red and Rose Gamay and Cabernet Franc (max 10%)
On which river does Cotes d’Auvergne lie?
Allier river
Which is the sole grape variety allowed in red Touraine Amboise?
Cot (Malbec)
Which Touraine subzones use only Sauvignon Blanc for their whites?
Oisly and Chenonceaux
What style of wine is Noble Joue and from which grapes is it made?
Rose Vin Gris made from Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Meunier
List the 3 communes of Savennieres
Bouchemaine, La Possonnière, Savennières
What is the minimum residual sugar for a Savennieres Moelleux?
18 g/l
In which appellation would you find the vineyard of Les Poyeux and which producer made it famous?
Saumur-Champigny, Clos Rougeard
Which river splits the appellation of Reuilly?
Arnon
Which appellation is nested inside the broader Saumur AOP and what style of wine does it produce?
Coteaux de Saumur, Blanc liquoreux
Who makes Clos de Coulaine in Savennieres?
Chateau Pierre Bise
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.
