Loire Valley & Central France Flashcards

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Assemblage of Pouilly-sur-Loire.

A

100% Chasselas

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Name the grapes of the Central Vineyards (Loire).

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Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay (Orléans AOP)
Pinot Gris (Reuilly AOP, Orléans AOP)
Chasselas (Pouilly-sur-Loire AOP)
Sauvignon Gris (Quincy AOP)
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Franc (Orléans-Cléry AOP)
Meunier (Orléans AOP)
Gamay (Coteaux du Giennois AOP)
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True/False: Orléans AOP produces wines of all three colors.

A

True

Blanc: min 60% Chardonnay
Rosé: min 60% Meunier
Rouge: 70-90% Meunier

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Which appellation in the Central Vineyards (Loire) produces 100% Cabernet Franc?

A

Orléans-Cléry AOP

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5
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What is Sancerre rouge?

A

100% Pinot Noir

*Rosé from Sancerre is also 100% Pinot Noir

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What is Caillottes soil?

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Oxfordian limestone

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Where would you find the commune of Thauvenay?

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In the Cher département

*Sancerre

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What type(s) of wine is produced in the Châteaumeillant AOP?

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Rouge and Vin Gris

  • Vin Gris is produced mainly from Gamay (with Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris)
  • Rouge is mainly Gamay (plus Pinot Noir)

**the proportion of Gamay may be a min 30% from 2011, a min 40% from 2016, a min 50% from 2021, a min 60% mandatory from 2027 on

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Sparkling wines of Vouvray are produced by what method(s)?

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Traditional Method Secondary Fermentation

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