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What soil predominates in Terres Blanches?

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Western vineyards (clay and limestone soils with some Kimmeridgean marne).

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What soil predominates in Les Caillottes?

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Around the town of Sancerre (high in gravel as well as limestone);

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What soil predominates in Silex?

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Continues into the communes of Pouilly Fumé (rich in flint (silex))

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Name grapes used for Touraine AOP Primeur Rouge?

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100% Gamay.

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Name grapes used for Touraine AOP Vin Mousseux/Pétillant Blanc?

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Min. 60% Chenin Blanc OR Orbois, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau, Grolleau Gris, Chardonnay, Pineau d’Aunis, Pinot Noir.

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Name grapes used for Touraine AOP Vin Mousseux/Pétillant Rose?

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Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot, Gamay, Grolleau, Grolleau Gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pineau d’Aunis.

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Name five Touraine AOP Subzones (Geographic Designations)?

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Amboise, Mesland, Azay-le-Rideau, Oisly, Chenonceaux.

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Name Touraine-Amboise AOP main varieties?

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Red and rose wines from Gamay; Cabernet Franc; and Cot; whites are exclusively made from Chenin Blanc dry to medium dry (or even moelleux).

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Name Touraine-Azay-le-Rideau AOP main varieties?

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Crisp whites from Chenin Blanc and light rosés mainly from Grolleau plus Cot, Gamay, and max. 10% combined Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Name Touraine-Mesland AOP main varieties?

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For red and rose wines most important variety is Gamay plus some Cabernet Franc and Cot. For dry white wines most important is Chenin Blanc; together with some Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

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Name Touraine-Chenonceaux AOP main varieties?

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Whites made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. For the red wines most important is Cot, the rest Cabernet Franc and Gamay.

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Name Touraine-Oisly AOP main varieties?

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Only whites made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc.

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What are Vineyards altitude in Alsace?

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Most vineyards are at an altitude of between 175 m and 420 m

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Local Alsatian pink sandstone is called?

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Grés de Vosges

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Name Vouvray soil?

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Soft tuffeau is kind of chalky limestone full of marine creatures and is very porous; allowing the vines to develop large root systems; good drainage; and high calcium content enables the grapes to retain their acidity as they ripen.

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In Alsace plain at the base of the mountains consists of which type of soil?

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Richer alluvial clay and gravel soils.

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Steeper mountain slopes in Alsace are generally composed of which type of soil?

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Schist; granite and volcanic sediment

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Lower mountain slopes in Alsace are generally composed of which type of soil?

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Limestone

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What are viticultural hazards in Alsace?

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Hail; frost; drought; over-production

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Name varieties used for Vin de Paille in Côtes du Jura AOP?

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Chardonnay, Poulsard, Savagnin, and Trousseau. Grapes for Vin de Paille must be harvested manually in successive tries. Grapes destined for Vin de Paille must be dried for a min. 6 weeks, achieving a must weight of 320-420 g/l.

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Name varieties used for Vin Jaune in Côtes du Jura AOP?

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100% Savagnin.

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Name most important varieties in Côtes du Jura AOP?

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The three main red grapes of the Jura are allowed for red wines: Poulsard (Ploussard), Trousseau, and Pinot Noir. The dry whites are typically 100% Chardonnay (Gamay Blanc), although Savagnin—known locally as Naturé and elsewhere as Traminer, the relative of Gewurztraminer—may be added as a blending partner.
Rosés can include all five grapes, and are usually made in the vin grisstyle.

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Name grapes used for Anjou AOP Vin Mousseux Blanc?

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Min. 70% Chenin Blanc, plus Cab. Franc, Cab. Sauvignon, Grolleau, Grolleau Gris, Pineau d’Aunis, Gamay, and max. 20% Chardonnay(traditional method, min. 9 months on lees).

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Name grapes used for Anjou AOP Vin Mousseux Rosé?

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Cab. Franc, Cab. Sauvignon, Cot, Gamay, Grolleau, Grolleau Gris, Pineau d’Aunis (traditional method, min. 9 months on lees).

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Name most important varieties in l'Etoile AOP?
L’Etoile, a white wine-only appellation, the wines may contain Chardonnay, Poulsard, and Savagnin, and are generally bottled late in an oxidative style.  Also production of Vin de Paille and Vin Jaune. Region is found in département of Jura.
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What is voile or veil?
Film-forming yeast called in Jura. It is similar to the flor which is responsible for fino sherries but can develop at a lower alcoholic strength and a much thinner layer, coloured grey, is considered the best. The presence of the veil prevents severe oxidation.
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What kind of wine is produced in Château Chalon AOP?
This appellation produce only Blanc "Vin Jaune" from 100% Savagnin grape. Wines must be aged until December 15 of the sixth year following the harvest, including at least 60 months under the "voile," without topping up, and may be released on January 1 of the seventh year following the harvest. In poor vintages like 1980 or 1984, the Château Chalon wines may be declassified to the less-specific Côtes du Jura AOP.
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Name three appellation for production of golden vin de paille or straw wines in Jura?
Arbois, L'Etoile or Côtes du Jura. 
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What are ageing requirements for golden vin de paille or straw wines in Jura?
After fermentation, the wines are aged for a minimum three years before release, including an obligatory 18 months in neutral wood barrels.
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What is method of production for Crémant du Jura AOP?
Traditional Method Secondary Fermentation. The wines must spend a min. 9 months on the lees prior to dégorgement, and may not be released for a min. 12 months after the date of tirage. Min. 3.5 atmospheres of pressure. Manual harvesting is mandatory.
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What grape varieties are used for Crémant du Jura AOP?
Vin Mousseux Blanc: Min. 70% combined Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Trousseau. Vin Mousseux Rosé: Min. 50% combined Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Trousseau, and Poulsard.
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What kind of wine is produced in Macvin du Jura AOP?
Vin de liqueur, wherein aged Marc is added to unfermented grape must, resulting in a sweet, unfermented but alcoholic grape juice.  Macvin du Jura may be red, white, or rosé, and must be aged for one year in oak after mutage.
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What grape varieties are used for Macvin du Jura AOP?
Blanc: Chardonnay and/or Savagnin. Rouge and Rosé: Pinot Noir, Poulsard, and/or Trousseau.
34
Name most important white grapes for Vin de Savoie AOP?
White grapes occupy a majority of vineyards; Jacquère is the most common grape but Altesse, Roussanne (Bergeron) and Chardonnay produce higher-quality wines. 
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Name most important red grapes for Vin de Savoie AOP?
Gamay, Mondeuse, and Pinot Noir comprise a majority of the red and rosé Vin de Savoie wines.  A host of lesser grapes are also allowed for all three colors; the exact encépagement varies by département.  A number of villages have the right to add their names to the basic Vin de Savoie AOP, and a more localized, communal encépagement will sometimes supersede the generic appellation.
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Vin de Savoie AOP cru Chignin-Bergeron produces wines exclusive from?
100% Roussanne.
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7 ha Coulée de Serrant is divided into three distinct sections, name them?
the Grand Clos de la Coulée, the Clos du Château, and Les Plantes.
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Clavelin bottle is used for what kind of wine?
Vin jaune wines from Jura region are bottled in its distinctive 62-cl clavelin bottle (the amount of wine left after keeping a litre in a cask for six years, supposedly). Château-Chalon wines must be bottled in a 62 cl "Clavelin" bottle.
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What kind of wine is produced in Bugey AOP?
Produces still wines of all three colors in addition to the sparkling white and rose from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Gamay. Region is Savoie.
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Name seven Coteaux du Layon Villages that can add their name?
Beaulieu-sur-Layon; Faye d'Anjou; Rablay-sur-Layon; Rochefort-sur-Loire; St-Aubin-de-Luigné; St-Lambert-du-Lattay and Chaume ("Premier Cru").
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Vin de Savoie AOP crus of Marignan, Ripaille and Crépy produces wines exclusive from?
They are all located along the southern shores of Lake Geneva and they mandate a minimum 80% Chasselas.
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What kind of wine is produced in Roussette de Savoie AOP?
Only whites from 100% Altesse (Roussette).
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What kind of wine is produced in Seyssel AOP?
Dry and off-dry still white wines produced from 100% Altesse. Varietaly labeled 100% Molette and Vin Mousseux Blanc: Min. 10% Altesse, plus Chasselas and Molette. Second fermentation occurs in the bottle and there is min. 9 months lees aging in the bottle. Region is Savoie.
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What kind of wine is Bugey AOP "Cerdon"?
Vin Mousseux Rosé: Gamay and Poulsard (wines are aged on the lees for a min. 2 months, and have a min. pressure of 3 atmospheres). Wine is produced by méthode Ancestrale.
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Name grapes used for Saumur AOP Vin Mousseux Blanc wines?
Min. 60% Chenin Blanc, max. 10% Sauvignon Blanc. Made by the traditional method, and is aged for a min. 9 months on the lees.
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Name grapes used for Saumur AOP Vin Mousseux Rose wines?
Min. 60% Cabernet Franc, max. 10% Sauvignon Blanc. Made by the traditional method, and is aged for a min. 9 months on the lees.
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Name two appellation which produce only white wine from 100% Altesse (Roussette)?
Roussette de Bugey AOP and Roussette de Savoie AOP.
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Name grapes used for Coteaux d'Ancenis AOP?
White wines are produced from 100% Pinot Gris (Malvoisie), red and rose from 100% Gamay. Appellation is found in Pays Nantais, Loire Valley.
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Name grapes used for Fiefs Vendéens AOP white wines?
(Min. 60%): Chenin Blanc, (Min. 10% combined): Chardonnay (Grolleau Gris is also considered complementary in Brem, and Sauvignon Blanc is also considered complementary in Vix.) Appellation is found in Pays Nantais, Loire Valley.
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Name grapes used for Fiefs Vendéens AOP rose wines?
(Min. 80%): Gamay and Pinot Noir (In Brem and Chantonnay, the encépagement requires a min. 50% Pinot Noir and a min. 30% Gamay.   In Mareuil, Pissotte, and Vix, the encépagement requires a min. 50% Gamay and a min. 30% Pinot Noir.) Accessory Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Négrette (Grolleau Gris is considered complementary in Brem).
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Name grapes used for Fiefs Vendéens AOP red wines?
Principal Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Négrette, Pinot Noir (In Brem and Pissotte, the encépagement requires a min. 50% Pinot Noir and a min. 20% Cabernet Franc.  In Chantonnay, Mareuil, and Vix, the encépagement requires a min. 50% Cabernet Franc, and a min. 20% Pinot Noir.  Négrette is always at a min. 10%.); Accessory Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay.
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Name grapes used for Coteaux du Loir AOP red and rose wines?
Wines may be produced solely from Pineau d'Aunis.  For blends, Pineau d'Aunis must be in the majority other varieties are Cabernet Franc, Cot, and Gamay. Appellation is found in Touraine, Loire Valley.
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Name grapes used for Coteaux du Loir AOP white wines?
100% Chenin Blanc. Appellation is found in Touraine, Loire Valley.
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What kind of wine is produced in Coteaux du Giennois AOP?
Light red and rose wines from Gamay and Pinot Noir (neither may exceed 80%); crisp white wines from 100% Sauvignon Blanc; Appellation is found in Loire Central Vineyards.
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Name grapes used for Haut-Poitou AOP white wines?
Min. 60% Sauvignon Blanc, plus Sauvignon Gris. Appellation is found in Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley.
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Name grapes used for Haut-Poitou AOP red wines?
Wines may be produced solely from Cabernet Franc.  For blends, Cabernet Franc must account for at least 60%, and Gamay must not exceed 10%. Also permitted Merlot, Pinot Noir.
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Name grapes used for Haut-Poitou AOP rose wines?
Min. 40% Cabernet Franc, plus a min. 20% Pinot Noir and a min. 20% Gamay.
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What kind of wine is produced in Chateaumeillant AOP?
Red and rose wines (vin gris) produced mainly from Gamay; with some Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Appellation is found in Central France.
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What kind of wine is produced in Saint-Pourcain AOP?
White; red and rose wines (in that order of importance). Chardonnay must dominate followed by Tressallier (traditional variety; known as Sacy) and an optional 10% of Sauvignon. For reds Gamay must constitute at least 40%; rest is Pinot Noir. Rose wines are 100% Gamay. Appellation is found in Central France.
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What kind of wine is produced in Cotes d'Auvergne AOP?
White wines are 100% Chardonnay. Red and rose wines are minimum 50% Gamay and Pinot Noir. Best carry the Chanturges sub appellation. Appellation is found in Central France.
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What kind of wine is produced in Cote Roannaise AOP?
Red and rosé wines made from 100% locally adapted Gamay grapes; called St-Romain à Jus Blanc here; using Beaujolais cellar techniques; usually semi-carbonic maceration. Appellation is found in Central France.
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What kind of wine is produced in Cotes du Forez AOP?
Light; vigorous red and rosé wines made; like Beaujolais; from the Gamay grape. Appellation is found in Central France.
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Name some producers of Touraine?
Philippe Alliet; Yannick Amirault; Bernard Baudry; Pierre-Jacques Druet; Charles Joguet; Henry Marionnet; Olga and Jean-Maurice Raffault.
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Name some producers of Saumur?
Daniel Chauveau; Pierre-Jacques Druet; Charles Joguet and Olga and Jean-Maurice Raffault.
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Name some producers of Anjou?
Domaine de Bablut; Domaine des Baumard; Pascal Cailleau; Château de Chamboureau; Philippe Delesvaux; Château de Fesles; Domaine des Forges; Christian Papin at Domaine de Haute Perche; Claude Papin at Château Pierre-Bise and Vincent Ogereau.
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Name some producers of Muscadet?
Domaine de l'Écu; Pierre Luneau-Papin; the Vignerons du Pallet; Guilbaud Frères and Le Fief Guerin.
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What variety is sometimes called Chenin Noir?
Pineau d'Aunis
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What variety is sometimes called Menu Pineau or Petit Pineau?
Arbois
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Name three subzones for Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine?
Clisson, Le Pallet, and Gorges.
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Where is Cotes de Toul AOP situated?
In the region of Lorraine in north-east France; centered on the village of Toul on the western banks of the Moselle river.
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Folle Blanche is found in only one Loire Valley appellation, which?
Gros Plant de Pays Nantais AOP. Folle Blanche is famous as the grape used for distillation into Armagnac and Cognac. In the Pays Nantais, Folle Blanche is called Gros Plant and reveals a crisp, light white wine brimming with subtle nuances of gold apple, citrus, and yellow pear. The best Folle Blanche vineyards are very close to the Sèvre and Maine rivers on sandy, gravel soils.
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Romorantin is found in only one Loire Valley appellation, which?
Cour-Cheverny AOP.

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