Touraine Flashcards
How would you discribe tuffeau subsoils?
a chalky marine limestone rich with fossils
What are the three Soil Types in Touraine?
Perruches
Aubuis
Varennes
What is Perruches?
Stony, flinty clay soil
Warms up quickly
Mostly found at higher elevation on the tops of plateaus
Sauvignon Blanc grown in these soils is said to have a flinty taste
Resulting wines demonstrate elegance and finesse
What is Aubuis?
Stony, clay tuffeau limestone soils, also called Turonian limestone
Permeable and have good water-holding capacity, which makes them ideal for grapegrowing
Found along the slopes of the coteaux and concentrated on the west side of Touraine, Vouvray, and Montlouis
Preferred for Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc
What is Varennes?
Sandy, gravelly, alluvial deposits located on the banks of the river
Typically yields lighter, fruity wines
What are the 5 villages and one style of Rosé that are allowed to append the name to Touraine
Touraine-Azay-le-Rideau
Touraine-Amboise
Touraine-Mesland
Touraine-Chenonceaux
Touraine-Oisly
Touraine Noble-Joué
What river is Chinon on?
Vienne
What is the orientation of the vines of Chinon?
The vineyards are concentrated on steep, south-facing hillsides on the north side of the Vienne, overlooking the river.
How would one describe the climate of Chinon?
Chinon has the most marine-influenced climate and is the warmest and driest of the appellations. Forest to the north and west shelter it from cold winds. Cool air drains freely, reducing the threat of spring frost for the best sites.
What Styles can be made in Chinon?
Red, White and Rosé
Mostly Red
What are the grape varietal rules for Chinon?
Red:
Cabernet Franc with up to 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Rosé
Cabernet Franc with up to 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
White
100% Chenin Blanc
What is synonym for Cabernet Franc in the Loire?
Breton
What is the most important river in Vouvray?
Brenne River
What is the Varietal Rules of Vouvray?
Chenin Blanc with up to 5% Orbois (Arbois_
What is the maximum RS for Vouvray Sec?
8 g/l
Where is Jasnières
It is the north of most of the Touraine. It sits on the Loir river.
What is the exposition of the vineyard of Jasnières?
The vineyareds are on southern facing slopes on the north side of the river Loir
What are the allowable varieties in Jasnières?
Only Chenin Blanc
Where is Montlouis-sur-Loire AOP?
What does it make?
It is on the southern bank of Loire river. South of Vouvray.
It makes only Chenin Blanc in three styles:
Blanc
Vin Mousseux/Pétillant
Vin Mousseux à Fermentation Unique (ancestral method)
Where is the Coteaux du Vendômois?
It is along the Loir river to the east of Jasnières and Coteaux du Loir?
What are the styles allowed in Coteaux du Vendômois?
Blanc: Chenin Blanc, plus max. 20% Chardonnay
Rosé (Vin Gris): 100% Pineau d’Aunis
Rouge: Min. 50% Pineau d’Aunis, 10-40% Pinot Noir, 10-40% Cabernet Franc, max. 20% Gamay
Where is Coteaux du Loir?
Along the Loir river? north of Tours
What are the styles of wine allowed for Coteaux du Loir?
Blanc: 100% Chenin Blanc
Rosé and Rouge
Principal Variety: Min. 65% Pineau d’Aunis
Accessory Varieties (Max. 30% each): Cot, Gamay, and Grolleau
Where what are the styles and grapes allowed for Cheverny?
Blanc: Principal Varieties: 60-84% combined Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris
Complementary Varieties: 16-40% combined Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Orbois
Rosé and Rouge: Principal Variety: 60-84% Pinot Noir
Complementary Variety: 16-40% Gamay
Accessory Varieties: Max. 25% combined Cabernet Franc and Cot (Malbec)
