Nantes Flashcards

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Coteaux D’Ancesnis- Production Area

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150 hectares

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Coteaux D’Ancenis- History

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Although there is evidence of wild vines growing in the Ancenis area some 8,000 years ago, it wasn’t until the 3rd century AD, under the influence of the Roman Empire, that viticulture became a feature of both banks of the Loire. During the Middle Ages, as priories and abbeys were being established in the area, winegrowing flourished. By 1573, the town of Ancenis had built a reputation as a major market for wines from the banks of the Loire. King Charles IX authorised a number of fine wine brokerage offices in the town’s port area.

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Coteaux D’Ancenis- Climate

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Temperate Oceanic climate

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Coteaux D’Ancenis- Soil Types

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Schists, micaschists, gneiss and greenstone

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Coteaux D’Ancenis- Varietals, Colours and Styles

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White: Malvoisie
Red and Rose: Gamay Noir a jus Blanc

Colours and Styles: White, Red, Rose and Sweet White

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Coteaux D’Ancenis- Annual Yield

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60 hl/ ha: Whites

50 hl/ ha: Reds and Roses

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Gros Plant Du Pays Nantais- Production Area

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690 hectares

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Gros Plant Du Pays Nantais- Did you know?

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Ageing on Lees: Wines from the Gros Plant appellation can be vinified ‘on their lees’, a method first developed at the beginning of the 20th century. At this time, local tradition dictated that winemakers keep back a barrel of their finest wine to celebrate family occasions. Called a “barrique de noce” (wedding barrel), the wine was kept without “racking”- ie without the removal of sediment, or lees. After fermentation, the wine remained on its Lees for 4-5 months. During this time, the yeast cells underwent a process called autolysis, which, winegrowers noticed, gave the wine a full, rounded character.

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Gros Plant Du Pays Nantais AOC- Climate

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Temperate Oceanic climate

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Gros Plant De Nantes AOC- Soil Types

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Gneiss, micaschists, greenstone (gabbros and amphibolite)

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Gros Plant De Nantes AOC- Varietal, Colour, Style

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La Folle Blanche, White, Dry

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