FRANCE - Loire Valley Laws

Question 2

What is the longest river in France?

Answer 2

R.Loire

Question 3

Where does the R.Loire originate?

Answer 3

Massif Central

Question 4

What event in the 1880s had a disastrous impact on the Loire?

Answer 4

Arrival of Phylloxera

Question 5

In what year was the Loire Valley recognized as an AOP?

Answer 5

1936

Question 6

List the main white grape varieties in the Loire.

Answer 6

• Sauvignon Blanc
• Chenin Blanc
• Melon de Bourgogne

Question 7

What is the main red grape variety in the Loire?

Answer 7

• Cabernet Franc (Breton)
• Gamay

Question 8

What climatic challenges of the Loire?

Answer 8

• Spring frost
• Hail
• Heavy rain

Question 9

What wine law category includes table wine without designated geography?

Answer 9

Vin de Pays

Question 10

What type of wine is Crémant de Loire?

Answer 10

Traditional method sparklings

With min. 9 months on lees

Question 11

What is th Rosé de Loire?

Answer 11

• Category for dry rose mainly from Cab.F

Question 12

What are the main grape varieties categorized as ‘Others’ in the Loire?

Answer 12

Red:
* Cabernet Sauvignon
* Pinot Noir
* Pineau d’Anuis
* Côt (Malbec)
* Grolleau (Groslo)

White:
* Chardonnay
* Arbois (Orbois / Menu Pineau)
* Romoratin
* Chasselas

Question 13

Which Loire wine law category includes table wine with geographic designation?

Answer 13

Val de Loire

Question 14

What are the two other types of rosé wines in the Loire?

Answer 14

• Cabernet d’Anjou (CabF + CabS only)
• Rosé d’Anjou
  med-dry style sweetness