Anjou-Saumur

Question 1

What are the permitted grapes in Rose de Loire AOP?

Answer 1

Grolleau, Grolleau Gris, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Pinot d’Aunis

These grapes are specifically allowed for production within the Rose de Loire AOP.

Question 2

What are the permitted varieties in Cremant de Loire AOP?

Answer 2

Chenin, Chardonnay, Orbois, Cab Franc, Grolleau, Grolleau Gris, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauv, Pineau d’Aunis

These varieties are essential for the sparkling wines under the Cremant de Loire AOP.

Question 3

What are the aging requirements for Cremant de Loire AOP?

Answer 3

Minimum 9 months on lees, 12 months before release.

Question 4

What is the smallest AOP within Anjou-Saumur?

Answer 4

Coullee de Serrrant, 7ha.

Question 5

What is the largest AOP within Anjou-Saumur?

Answer 5

Saumur, 2600ha, and then Anjou, 1900ha.

Question 6

Which AOPs in Anjou-Saumur are red-wine only?

Answer 6

Anjou-Villages, Anjou-Villages Brissac.

Question 7

What is the blend of Anjou Blanc?

Answer 7

Chenin, plus max 20% combined Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

Question 8

What is the assemblage of Anjou Rouge?

Answer 8

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, plus max 30% combined Pineau d’Aunis and Grolleau.

Question 9

Which style of Anjou Rouge may be labelled varietally?

Answer 9

Anjou Gamay (100% Gamay).

Question 10

What are the RS levels of Anjou Blanc?

Answer 10

Demi-Sec up to 18gr, Molleux 18-45gr, Doux 45gr+.

Question 11

What is the minimum time on lees for Anjou Mousseux?

Answer 11

9 months.

Question 12

From what point was Saumur Blanc Chenin Blanc 100%?

Answer 12

2016 Harvest.

Question 13

Which red wine subzone of Saumur produces the most concentrated style?

Answer 13

Saumur Puy Notre-Dame (Higher must weight, Min potential alcohol, lower max yields, longer elevage).

Question 14

What is the assemblage of Saumur Rouge/Rose?

Answer 14

Cabernet Franc, plus max 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d’Aunis.

Question 15

What is the assemblage of Saumur Puy Notre-Dame?

Answer 15

Cabernet Franc, plus max 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Question 16

What styles are made in Saumur-Champigny?

Answer 16

Red only, from Cabernet Franc + max 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d’Aunis.

Question 17

Name 3 top producers in Pay Nantais.

Answer 17

Luneau Papin, Domaine de la Peppiere, Vignoble de l’Ecu.

Question 18

Name the three top vineyards owned by Domaine Huet.

Answer 18

Clos du Bourg (Vouvray AC), Le Mont (Vouvray AC), Le Haut-Lieu (Vouvray AC).

Question 19

What is particular about Dagenau’s elevage process?

Answer 19

Use of Cigare, long barrels designed to increase lees contact.

Question 20

What year did Didier Dageneau die?

Answer 20

2008, Plane crash.

Question 21

Where is Silex produced from?

Answer 21

Le Bois de Saint Andelain, Pouilly Fume.

Question 22

Where is Pur-Sang produced from?

Answer 22

La Folie, Pouilly-Fume.

Question 23

Which Sancerre vineyard does Dagenau own vines in?

Answer 23

Les Monts Damns.

Question 24

Which Guiberteau vineyard grows Chenin and Cabernet Franc?

Answer 24

Moulins (Sandy clay-limestone).

Question 25

Name 2 single vineyards produced by Nicolas Joly.

Answer 25

Coullee de Serrrant, 7ha, and Le Clos de la Bergerie (Savennieres Roche Aux Moines, 3.2ha).

Question 26

Name the 7 Coteaux du Layon Villages.

Answer 26

Faye Rochfort Rablay Beaulieu St Aubin St Lambert Chaume

Question 27

What's the difference between Savennieres and Savennieres Roche aux Moines?

Answer 27

Roche aux Moines has lower max yields, and is about 1/5th the size.

Question 28

What's the difference between Rose d'Anjou, Rose de Loire, and Cabernet d'Anjou?

Answer 28

Rose d'Anjou is minimum 7g/l RS, so must be demi sec Rose de Loire has no rules, other than that it must be sec. Cabernet d'Anjou may contain up to 10g/L RS, and may only be based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Question 29

What are the sweet wine only appellations of Anjou-Saumur, and their minimum RS?

Answer 29

Coteaux du Layon - 34g Coteaux du Layon Villages - 51g Chaume 1er Cru - 80g Quarts du Chaume GC - 85g

Question 30

What's the top wine of Domaine Huet?

Answer 30

Cuvee Contstance (Vouvray), first vintage 1989

Question 31

Anjou-Brissac has the same borders as which white-only AOP?

Answer 31

Coteaux de l'Aubance.

Question 32

What term indicantes a white from Anjou is between sec and demisec?

Answer 32

Sec-Tendre (unofficial term)