Somm1 - Loire Valley Flashcards
How long is the Loire River and how does it affect the region?
Starting in the Cevennes mountains, it flows 620 miles through 12 departements. This is reflected through an immense variety of grapes, soils, and macroclimates within the 4 major wine producing districts of the Loire Valley.
What does this label mean: “Muscadet Sur Lie”
Pays Nantais
Indicates wines are matured on lees for 6-12 months following harvest.
Must be used in conjunction with one of the Pays Nantais AOCs.
The Loire Valley is A.K.A.:
The Garden of France.
What are the 3 Crus (sub-zones) of Pays Nantais?
Clisson.
Gorges.
Le Pallet.
What are the 4 major districts of the Loire Valley?
Pays Nantais.
Anjou-Saumur.
Touraine.
Central Vineyards.
What are the AOCs of Anjou-Samour?
Anjou. Rose d'Anjou/Cabernet d'Anjou. Anjou-Villages. Savennieres. Lanyon Valley. Saumur. Cremant de la Loire. Saumur Champigny.
What are the AOCs of Central Vineyards?
Sancerre. Pouilly-Fume. Menetou-Salon. Quincy. Reuilly.
What are the AOCs of Coteaux du Layon?
Bennezeaux.
Quarts de Chaume (Grand Cru).
Coteaux du Layon.
What are the AOCs of Touraine?
Vouvray.
Montlouis-sur-Loire.
Chinon.
Bourgueil/Nicolas-de-Bourgueil.
What are the other notable AOCs of Pays NantaisNantais?
Gros Plant du Pays Nantais ~Gros Plant/Folle Blanche ~Sur lie designation like Muscadet Fiefs Vendeens Coteaux d'Ancenis ~In hot vintages, can surpass Muscadet Sevre et Maine
What are the primary red grape varieties in the Loire Valley?
Cabernet Franc.
Pinot Noir.
Gamay.
Groslot.
What are the primary white grape varieties of the Loire Valley?
Chenin Blanc.
Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet).
Sauvignon Blanc.
What climate/soils most characterizes the Pays Nantais?
Climate: Maritime
Soils: Gravel/Sand over schist/granite/Basalt
What is Anjou AOC?
Whites from Chenin Blanc & Sauvignon Blanc.
Cabernet Franc based red.
What is Anjou-Villages AOC?
Red wines from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.