Loire

Question 1

What are the main districts of the Loire?

Answer 1

Centre-Loire, Touraine, Anjou, Nantais

Question 2

Name three wine styles from the Loire.

Answer 2

• Dry Crisp White Wines: Muscadet, Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé
• Rosé Wines: Anjou
• Sweet Wines: Vouvray, Coteaux-du-Layon

Question 3

What grape is used in Pouilly-Fumé AOC?

Answer 3

Entirely from Sauvignon Blanc

Question 4

List the soil types found in Pouilly-Fumé AOC.

Answer 4

• Limestone
• Flint
• Sand
• Sandstone

Question 5

What are the characteristics of Pouilly-Fumé wines?

Answer 5

Dry, with flavors of gooseberry, peach, elderflower, and lily, good acidity, and minerality

Question 6

Which producer is known for the ‘Clos du Calvaire’ Pouilly-Fumé?

Answer 6

Didier Dagueneau

Question 7

What grape is used in Pouilly-sur-Loire AOC?

Answer 7

100% Chasselas

Question 8

What grape is used for white wines in Sancerre AOC?

Answer 8

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Question 9

What are the soil types in Sancerre?

Answer 9

• Terre Blanche
• Caillottes
• Silex

Question 10

Name a top producer from Sancerre.

Answer 10

Domaine Vacheron

Question 11

What type of wines does Menetou-Salon AOC produce?

Answer 11

Reds, whites, and rosés from Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Gamay

Question 12

What is the location of Quincy AOC?

Answer 12

West of Bourges on the west banks of the River Cher

Question 13

What types of wines are produced in Vouvray AOC?

Answer 13

• Dry
• Semi-dry
• Sweet
• Sparkling

Question 14

What grape is primarily used in Vouvray AOC?

Answer 14

Chenin Blanc

Question 15

What is the maximum residual sugar allowed in Montlouis-sur-Loire wines?

Answer 15

5 g/L

Question 16

What types of wines does Coteaux du Giennois AOC produce?

Answer 16

• Red and rosé from Gamay and Pinot Noir
• Whites from Sauvignon Blanc

Question 17

Name a region that produces red wine in Central vineyards.

Answer 17

Touraine

Question 18

What is the primary soil type in Touraine?

Answer 18

Limestone and clay over tuffeau

Question 19

What grape is used for red wines in Valençay AOC?

Answer 19

Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Côt (Malbec)

Question 20

What is the main grape in Anjou Blanc AOC?

Answer 20

Minimum 80% Chenin Blanc

Question 21

What type of wines does Saumur AOC produce?

Answer 21

• Still and sparkling dry white wines
• Red wines

Question 22

What is the primary grape in Saumur-Champigny AOC?

Answer 22

Cabernet Franc (minimum 85%)

Question 23

What types of wines does Coteaux du Layon produce?

Answer 23

• Demi-sec
• Moelleux
• Liquoreux

Question 24

What is the minimum sugar level required for Selection de Grains Noble in Coteaux du Layon?

Answer 24

Minimum 323 g/L at harvest

Question 25

Name a liqueur produced in the Loire Valley.

Question 26

Where is Clos du Papillon located?

Question 27

Name two rosé appellations in the Loire Valley.

Answer 27

* Rosé de la Loire AOC * Rosé d'Anjou AOC

Question 28

What is the best area for Muscadet wines?

Answer 28

Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine AOC

Question 29

What does 'sur lie' mean in wine terminology?

Answer 29

Wines matured on their fine lees over the winter

Question 30

Where is Clos du Papillon?

Answer 30

Loire Valley ## Footnote Clos du Papillon is a notable vineyard located in the Loire Valley.

Question 31

Name 2 rosé appellations in the Loire Valley.

Answer 31

* Anjou Rosé AOC * Rosé d'Anjou AOC

Question 32

Name 4 appellations in Anjou-Saumur.

Answer 32

* Anjou AOC * Saumur AOC * Saumur-Champigny AOC * Coteaux de l'Aubance AOC

Question 33

What are the areas included in Muscadet AOC?

Answer 33

* Muscadet AOC * Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOC * Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu AOC * Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine AOC

Question 34

What does 'sur lie' mean in wine production?

Answer 34

Wines matured on their fine lees over the winter ## Footnote Must be bottled between 1st March and 30th November of the year following the harvest.

Question 35

What is the first Cru Communal Appellation ratified?

Answer 35

Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Clisson AOC

Question 36

List three other Cru Communal Appellations in Muscadet.

Answer 36

* Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Gorges AOC * Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Le Pallet AOC * Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Château-Thébaud AOC

Question 37

What are the requirements for Cru Communal wines?

Answer 37

* Wines from Goulaine and Le Pallet must remain on lees at least until 1st April, 2 years following harvest * Other wines must remain until at least 1st October, 2 years following harvest * Vines must be a minimum of 6 years old * Yield restricted to below 45 hl/ha * Minimum potential alcohol content of 11°-12° abv * Must pass a tasting panel after fermentation and before bottling

Question 38

True or False: Muscadet Sèvre et Maine is known for producing the best Muscadet wines.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

Name a notable wine produced by Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin.

Answer 39

Le L d'Or

Question 40

Which grape is primarily used in Gros Plant du Pays Nantais AOC?

Answer 40

Gros Plant (Folle Blanche)

Question 41

What type of wines does Coteaux d'Ancenis AOC produce?

Answer 41

* Red and rosé wines from Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc * Small quantity of white wines from Chenin Blanc and Pinot Gris

Question 42

Fill in the blank: Muscadet Sèvre et Maine wines can be sold '______'.

Answer 42

sur lie

Question 43

What are the characteristics of Fiefs Vendéens AOC wines?

Answer 43

* Produces dry red, white, and rosé wines * Variety of grapes used * Red and rosé wines considered the best

Question 44

What is the primary grape used in Côte du Forez AOC?

Answer 44

Gamay

Question 45

What types of wines does Saint-Pourçain AOC produce?

Answer 45

* Red * White * Rosé

Question 46

What is the IGP designation in wine?

Answer 46

Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP) ## Footnote Non-AOC wines marketed as Vin de Pays d'Urfé.