Loire Valley Pt 7 - Saumur Appellations Flashcards

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What is the Saumur area the largest producer of in the Loire.

A

Sparkling wines.

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Why is Saumur the largest producer of sparkling wines in the Loire?

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Partly because of the size of the AOC and partly because its permitted yields for its Mousseux are higher than for Cremant de Loire AOC.

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How many appellations are in Saumur? List them.

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Four:
Saumur AOC, Saumur-Champigny AOC, Coteaux de Saumur, Haut Poitou AOC.

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When was Saumur AOC awarded, for which styles.

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Awarded in 1936, Sparkling 1957, Rose 1964. Styles are dry white, Rose, Red, Sparkling white and Sparkling Rose.

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Saumur has which primary grapes?

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White:(P) Chenin Blanc;
Red: (P) Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon;

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What area does Saumur AOC cover?

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It largely covers the entire Saumur growing region.

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What is the largest production style in Saumur AOC?

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Mousseux

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Which grapes are used in Mousseux in Saumur?

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White - Chenin Blanc;
Rose - Cabernet Franc mainly but other authorised grapes are authorised in the blend.

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How long must Saumur Mousseux age?

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It must rest at least 9 months sur lie.

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What are Saumur whites made from?

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100% Chenin Blanc

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What are Saumur reds made from?

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Mainly Cabernet Franc but with possible blend of Cabernet Sauvignon or Pineau d’Aunis.

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What are Saumur Roses made from? Dry or sweet?

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Combination of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Stylistically dry.

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How many DGC in Saumur AOC? Name and wine styles?

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One DGC - Puy-Notre-Dame. Makes reds only from Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon is authorised blending partner.

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When was Saumur-Champigny AOC awarded, for which styles? Which grapes?.

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Awarded 1957 for red only .
(P) Cabernet Franc.

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Where is Champigny located?

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It is a zone of eight villages near Saumur town. It has a warm mesoclimate and is named after the latin ‘Campus igni” - “Field of Fire”.

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16
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What effect does the soils have on the wines from Champigny?

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It is Tuffeau, which gives elegance, soft tannins and freshness to the wines.

17
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When was Coteaux de Saumur AOC awarded, for which styles? Which grapes? RS level.

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Awarded in 1962 for semi-sweet to sweet wines from Chenin Blanc. Minimum sweetness is 34 g/l (3.4%)

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How is Coteaux de Saumur sweet wine produced?

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From overripe grapes which may or may not be botrytised. Hand harvest is mandatory.

19
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When was Haut-Poitou AOC awarded, for which styles? Which grapes?.

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Awarded in 1970 for Dry white, Rose, and Red.
White - (P) Sauvignon Blanc;
Rose/Gris - (P) Sauvignon Gris;
Red - (P) Cabernet Franc,Pinot Noir,Gamay (S) Merlot

20
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What is the production by AOC in Saumur?

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Saumur AOC - 59%’
Saumur-Cahmpigny - 37%
Haut-Poitou - 6%

21
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What is the main soil in Saumur?

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Tuffeau except in Haut-Poitou which has sand, chalk and flinty clays.

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