FRANCE / LOIRE VALLEY - Central Vineyards

Question 1

What type of climate influences the Sancerre AOC region?

Answer 1

Cool continental climate

Question 2

What are the challenges of the climate in Sancerre AOC?

Answer 2

Hard to ripen and high risk of spring frost

Question 3

Where is the Sancerre AOC located?

Answer 3

On the left bank of R.Loire, southeast of Gien city

Question 4

What are the three main soil types in Sancerre AOC?

Answer 4

• Terres Blanches: Kimmeridgian clay of Chablis
• Caillotes: stony soil with fossils
• Silex: sedimentary soil rich of flint

Question 5

What types of wine are allowed under Sancerre AOC?

Answer 5

• Reds
• Whites
• Rosé

Question 6

What grape variety is used for whites in Sancerre?

Answer 6

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Question 7

Describe the classic style of Sancerre wines.

Answer 7

Steely, pungently herbaceous & mineral-laden

Question 8

Where is Pouilly-Fumé AOC located?

Answer 8

Next to Sancerre on the east, right bank of R.Loire

Question 9

What type of wine is allowed under Pouilly-Fumé AOC?

Answer 9

Whites only from 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Question 10

What is the central commune of Pouilly-Fumé?

Answer 10

Pouilly-sur-Loire AOC

Question 11

What type of wine is produced in Pouilly-sur-Loire AOC?

Answer 11

Whites from Chasselas

Question 12

What types of wine does Mentetou-Salon AOC allow?

Answer 12

• Whites
• Reds
• Rosé

Question 13

What grape varieties are used in Mentetou-Salon AOC?

Answer 13

Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir

Question 14

What type of wine is allowed in Quincy AOC?

Answer 14

Whites only