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What was the first town to be established by the Romans in the Loire valley?

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Nantes

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When did the Loire valley’s wine economy start expanding?

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From the 5th century, Augustinian and Benedictine monks

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When was Chenin Blanc first referenced in the Loire?

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845AD

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When was Savennieres established? By whom?

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1130AD, Cistercian monks

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Which king pioneered the popularity of the wines of Anjou?

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Henry II Plantagenet, count of Anjou, became king of England in 1154AD, promoting wines of his home region

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When does Cabernet Franc emerge in the Loire valley?

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1154AD

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What is the historical significance of Savannieres?

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Where the british fled the battlefield in 1214. Turning point of the 100 year war

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What major development happened in the 15th century for Loire wine trade and growing?

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Abolition of the “Banvin rights”, allowing non-nobles to grow and trade wine in the area

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What is the local name for Cabernet Franc in the Loire?

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Breton - named after Monk Breton who was famous for growing CF

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What was the name of the King of France who resided in the Loire during the 15th, 16th centuries?

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Francis 1st

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How did Francis 1st influence the Loire?

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Brought wealth to the region, with nobility building chateau’s in the area to be close to the royalty

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In what year was the Protestant religion made official in Saumur?

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1599

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How did the dutch influence the Loire valley?

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Dutch protestants settle in Nantes, planting grapes such as “La folle blanche”, participating in wine trade

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When was Melon de Bourgogne introduced to the Loire?

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1635, suited the Loire better than Burgundy

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What event influenced the growth of Melon de Bourgogne in the Loire?

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The severe winter of 1709 destroyed most vines, with the exception of MdB, hence it was replanted

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Why did the Loire wine industry suffer in the late 18th century?

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The war of the Vendée from 1793 to 1796 killed many farmers in the area. War between republicans and royalists

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What development in the late 19th century put pressure on the Loire valleys trade with Paris?

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Railway networks connected wine regions down south to Paris, creating competition

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When was part of the Loire river granted UNESCO heritage status?

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2000

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What are the main cities of the Loire region?

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Orléans, Blois, Ambois, Tours, Chinon, Saumur, Angers, Nantes

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What are the five regions of the Loire, from west to east?

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Pays Nantais, Anjou-Saumur, Touraine, Centre Loire, Auvergne

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How many IGPs and AOPs are there in the Loire?

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4 IGPs
51 AOPs

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Describe the climate of Pays Nantais

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Ocean influences moderate temperature, warmer

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Describe the climate of Pays Anjou-Saumur

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  • Oceanic influence
  • Low diurnals
  • Hills in Saumur block oceanic influences, turning more continental
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Describe the climate of Touraine

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Crossroads between oceanic and continental influences

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Describe the climate of Centre Loire
- Continental climate - Suitable for cool climate grapes e.g. SB, Pinot noir
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Describe the climate of Auvergne
- Mountainous - Continental
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How many grapes are permitted amongst the many AOPs/IGPs of the Loire?
24 grapes
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What are the main white grapes of the Loire?
- SB - Chenin Blanc - Melon de Bourgogne - Folle Blanche - Chardonnay - Divers
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What are the main red grapes of the Loire?
- CF - CS - Gamay - Pinot noir - Grolleau
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Describe the soil structure of Pays Nantais
Sandy, rocky soils, sedimentary rocks made of sandstone, schist, granite
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Describe the history of lees contact
First done in Pays Nantais, where winemakers would leave their personal barrels over winter for the summer months. Became a recognised method of production in 1972
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From which days can wines on lees be bottled in Pays Nantais?
1st march - 30th june 15th october - 30 nov (year after harvest)
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What are the characteristics of AOP Gros Plant de Pays Nantais?
- Dry white wines only - Folle Blanche minimum 70% - Appellation covers same area as AOP Muscadet
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What are the characteristics of AOP Muscadet?
- Dry white wines only - 100% Melon B - Can be 'sur lie' or 'primeur'
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What are the characteristics of AOP Muscadet Sévre-et-maine?
- Dry white only - More qualitative AOP than AOP Muscadet - Name derived from 2 rivers which run through the area
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What are the characteristics of AOP Muscadet Sévre-et-maine + village name?
Differences between regular AOP and villages: - Higher plantation density - Higher maturity at harvest - Lower yield - Higher alcohol - Longer maturation on Lees - 7 Villages part of this (Top are Clisson, Gorges)
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How many AOPs are there in Anjou-Saumur?
19
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Describe the different soil compositions of Anjou-Saumur
Western half (Anjou Noir): Schist, sandstone, shale, volcanic rocks East (Anjou blanc): Limestone rich, calcarious
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What are the two AOPs of Anjou that produce sweet rosé?
AOP Cabernet d'Anjou (Min. 10g R) AOP Rosé d'Anjou (Min 7g RS)
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Describe the wines of AOP Savennières
- Dry, sweet white wines - Chenin blanc 100% - Min maturation is until 15th march year after harvest - Min sugar 212g/L for sweet wines, 186g/L for dry - High quality
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What are the 2 vineyard appellations under Savennières?
AOP Savennieres Roche-aux-moines AOP Savennieres Coulée-de-serrant
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Describe the wines of AOP Saumur
- Red, white, rose, - Still, sparkling - White wines are 100% Chenin - Red wines are CF, CS - Brézé is regarded as the best area within the AOP, expected to be upgraded to village AOP
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Describe the wines of AOP Coteaux du Layon
- Sweet wines of 100% chenin - Hand picked grapes - Late harvest or botrytis - Schist soils - 6 village AOPs (+ village name) - Only premier cru, grand cru are located within the regional AOP
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What are the names of the 1er cru and grand cru AOPs in Loire? Where are they located?
- AOP Coteaux du Layon Premier cru Chaume - AOP Quartz de Chaume Grand Cru (located within AOP Coteaux du Layon)
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What is the name of the highest-regarded winery in AOP Saumur-Champginy?
Clos Rougeard
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Describe the wines of AOP Saumur-Champigny
- Red wines only - Min 85% CF, rest CS - Intense, densely coloured - Soil is Tuffeaux (porous limestone)
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What are the main AOPs of Touraine?
- AOP Chinon - AOP Bourgueil - AOP Orléans - AOP Touraine - AOP Cour-Cheverny
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Describe the wines of AOP Chinon
- Red, white, rose - Chenin for whites - CF (min 90%), CS for reds, rosé - Delicate, refined, pale
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Describe the wines of AOP Bourgueil
- Rose and red - CF (Min 90%), CS - Soil closest to the river is sand and pebbles - Slopes are Tuffeaux
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Describe the wines of AOP Orléans
- White, rose, red - Meunier (70-90%), rest pinot noir - Chardonnay (min 60%), pinot gris
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Describe the wines of AOP Vouvray
- White wine 100% chenin - Dry, sweet, sparkling - 7 AOPs depending on style: Mousseux, petillnt, sec, tendre, moelleux, premier tries, goutte d'or
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Describe the wines of AOP Cour-Cheverny
- Still, white wine - Mostly dry - 100% Romorantin (native to this area)
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Describe the wines of AOP Sancerre
- Awarded AOP 1936 - Wines are white, rose, red - SB, Pinot noir 100% - 3 main soil types: Chalk, limestone/gravel, silex
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Describe the wines of AOP Menetou-Salon
- White, rose, red - SB, Pinot noir - Kimmeridgian limestone - Considered an extension of Sancerre
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Describe the wines of AOP Côte Roannaise
- Red and rosé, made with Gamay Saint Romain - 85% reds
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Describe the wines of AOP Côtes d'Auvergne
- White, red, rose - Gamay, pinot noir, chardonnay - 75% red wines - Mountainous climate - Volcanic soils
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Name some notable producers from the Loire
- Clos Rougeard - Domaine Marc Bredif - Domaine Vincent Pinard - Domaine Huet - Domaine Vacheron

Cordon Bleu Wine Management - Vineyards (14 decks)

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