Anjou-Saumur

Question 1

What region is the Loire Valley’s center for sparkling wine production?

Answer 1

Saumur

Question 2

What is the term for Chenin Blanc in Anjou?

Answer 2

Pineau de la Loire

Question 3

Rosé comprises what percentage of wine made in Anjou? Primarily from what grape?

Answer 3

45%
Grolleau

Question 4

1/3 of Anjou’s plantings are dedicated to what grape?

Answer 4

Cabernet Franc

Question 5

Savennières is on which bank of the Loire?

Answer 5

North bank (Southern exposure)

Question 6

What are the primary soil types of Savennières

Answer 6

Blue Schist
Volcanic Debris

Question 7

Which two sub-appellations of Savennières have long been considered unofficial Grand Crus of the region and officially received AOC status in 2011?

Answer 7

Roche Aux Moines
Coulée de Serrant (Joly Monopole)

Question 8

What two AOPs are south of Angers and produce sweet Chenin Blanc with Botrytis?

Answer 8

Coteaux du Layon AOP
Coteaux du l’Aubance AOP

Question 9

What harvesting method is required in Coteaux du Layon AOP and Coteaux du l’Aubance AOP?

Answer 9

Tries (multiple passes through the vineyard; results in late harvest flavor development and possibly botrytis)

Question 10

How many grams of residual sugar are required at minimum in Coteaux du Layon AOP and Coteaux du l’Aubance AOP

Answer 10

34g/l

Question 11

What are two noteworthy sub-appellations within Coteaux du Layon AOP?

Answer 11

Bonnezeaux AOP
Quarts de Chaumes AOP

Question 12

True or False: Quarts de Chaumes AOP produces over 15,000 cases of wine per year

Answer 12

False (under 10,000)

Question 13

Name two quality producers in Savennières

Answer 13

Domaine des Baumard
Château Pierre-Bise

Question 14

What seven villages are allowed to append their names to Coteaux du Layon AOP?

Answer 14

Beaulieu-sur-Layon
Rochefort-sur-Loire
Faye d’Anjou
St. Lambert du Lattay
St. Aubin du Luigné
Rablay-sur-Layon
Chaume

Question 15

Which AOP in Coteaux du Layon is entitled to Grand Cru status since 2010?

Answer 15

Quarts de Chaume AOP

Question 16

Which commune gained premier cru status, lost it in 2009, and regained it in 2011?

Answer 16

Chaume

Question 17

What varieties does Anjou-Villages AOP typically consist of?

Answer 17

Cabernet Franc with Cabernet Sauvignon blended in for structure

Question 18

Saumur AOP whites are made from what grape?

Answer 18

100% Chenin Blanc (formerly Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc were permitted)

Question 19

What three varieties are permitted in Saumur AOP rouge wines?

Answer 19

Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvingon
Pineau d’Aunis

Question 20

What percentage of Saumur’s grapes are used for Crémant de Loire AOP?

Answer 20

Over 50%

Question 21

What is the name of the soft limestone soil found in Saumur and and other places in the Loire?

Answer 21

Tuffeau

Question 22

What is the average annual rainfall in Anjou-Saumur?

Answer 22

28in

Question 23

What is the range of altitude in Anjou-Saumur?

Answer 23

144-358ft

Question 24

What is the climate of Anjou-Saumur?

Answer 24

Continental

Question 25

Cabernet d'Anjou accounts for what percentage of Anjou-Saumer's wine production?

Answer 25

45%

Question 26

Rosé d'Anjou accounts for what percentage of Anjou-Saumur's wine production?

Answer 26

17%

Question 27

What is the minimum residual sugar required for Cabernet d'Anjou?

Answer 27

10% (usually made sweeter)

Question 28

What is the minimum residual sugar required for Rosé d'Anjou?

Answer 28

7%

Question 29

What grapes are used in the production of Cabernet d'Anjou?

Answer 29

Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc

Question 30

What grapes are used in the production of Rosé d'Anjou?

Answer 30

Grolleau Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Pineau d'Aunis Gamay Côt

Question 31

What grapes are used in the production of Anjou Rouge?

Answer 31

Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Grolleau Pineau d'Aunis

Question 32

What grapes are used in the production of Anjou Blanc?

Answer 32

Chenin Blanc (minimum 80%) Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay

Question 33

What is the minimum residual sugar required in the wines of Coteaux du Layon?

Answer 33

34g

Question 34

What is the minimum residual sugar required in the wines of Coteaux du Layon Villages?

Answer 34

51g

Question 35

The premier cru, Chaume, lies in which village in Coteaux du Layon?

Answer 35

Rochefort-sur-Loire

Question 36

What is the minimum residual sugar required in Chaume?

Answer 36

81g

Question 37

What is the most prestigious region for sweet wine in Anjou-Saumur?

Answer 37

Quarts de Chaume grand cru (only Grand Cru in the Loire)

Question 38

What is the minimum residual sugar required for Quarts de Chaume grand cru?

Answer 38

85g

Question 39

Name the sweet wine appellations of Anjou-Saumur

Answer 39

Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire Bonnezeaux Coteaux de l'Aubance Coteaux du Layon Coteaux de Saumur Coulée de Serrant Quarts de Chaume Savennières Savennières Roches Aux Moines

Question 40

What two appellations lie within Savennières?

Answer 40

Coulée de Serrant Savennières Roches Aux Moines

Question 41

What famous producer owns the monopole Coulée de Serrant?

Answer 41

Nicolas Joly

Question 42

What grapes are permitted in the production of Crémant de Loire?

Answer 42

Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Orbois Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Grolleau Noir Grolleau Gris Pineau d'Aunis Pinot Noir

Question 43

From where does Saumur-Champigny derive its name?

Answer 43

"Campus ignis" Field of Fire

Question 44

What are the principal soil types in Saumur-Champigny?

Answer 44

Clay and Tuffeau

Question 45

What major geological features surround Saumur-Champigny?

Answer 45

Fontevraud forest (south) Loire and Thouet rivers (east and west)

Question 46

All wine regions of Saumur lie on which side of the Loire River?

Answer 46

South

Question 47

What percentage of wine production in Saumur is sparkling?

Answer 47

60%