Loire/Rhone Flashcards
(30 cards)
Which Pope is credited with developing a vineyard in Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
Pope Clement V arrived in Avignon in 1309, but it was his successor John XXII who is credited with
developing the vineyard in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
What is Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine?
Made with fresh goat’s milk, it has an AOP (protected designation of origin), which requires maturing it in a cellar for at least 10 days.
Who or what is Olivet Cendré?
Olivet Cendré is a French soft cheese originating from the commune of Olivet in the Loiret department. It is made from raw cow’s milk. The cheese is slowly ripened for at least one month in a coating of ashes and mold, which impart a pungent and spicy aroma to the cheese.
In the past, the ashes were obtained from burned grapevines. The cheese has a smooth, supple texture, while the flavors are mild, delicate, and earthy. It is recommended to pair it with white wines such as Touraine and red wines such as Sancerre.
Give a synonym for these grapes? Melon de Bourgogne - Pineau de la Loire - Breton - Groslot - Cot -
Melon de Bourgogne - Muscadet Pineau de la Loire - Chenin Blanc Breton - Cabernet Franc Groslot - Grolleau Cot - Malbec
Why is archbishop of Cluny important?
He was credited for planting the vines and creating the vineyards in Angers, Orléans and Sancerre.
Why is year 2000 important in Loire Valley?
The Loire Valley (between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes-sur-Loire) was added to UNESCO’ World Heritage list in 2000.
Name the main wine regions in Loire valley from west to east?
PAYS NANTAIS
ANJOU-SAUMUR
TOURAINE
CENTRE-LOIRE
In what region is located Vouvray and Chinon?
Touraine
In what region is located Quincy and Menetou-Salon?
Centre-Loire
What color and what grape is used for Touraine Noble Joué?
Rose wine from mainly Pinot Meunier grape
Cour-Cheverny AOP makes wine from what grape?
Romorantin
In Pays Nantais the Cru appellation wines must be made in sur lie method for how many months?
18-24 months
In AOP Bonnezeaux they make vendange tardive wine from what grape?
Chenin Blanc
Nicholas Joly is a winemaker in what estate and why is he important?
Château de la Roche aux Moines and he is one of the pioneers and leading personalities of the biodynamic wine movement.
Clos de la Coulée de Serrant is important why?
Coulée de Serrant is among the very few single vineyards monopole to be granted its own AOC; others include Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and Château-Grillet
Name the sparkling wine producing AOP-s in the Rhone Valley?
Clairette de Die, Cremant de Die, Saint Peray
What year get the Chateauneuf du Pape AOP status?
1933
Chateau Beaucastel is a top producer in Rhone, why was the year 2006 important for them?
Oldest – Chateau Beaucastel - established 1549, (from 2006 Primium Familiae Vini, Perrin brothers - Jean Pierre and Francois Perrin)
Name the AOP in Rhone what is belonging only to one owner. Name grapes and wine style.
Chateau Grillet, 100% Viogner, white wines, was till 1936 subregion of Condrieu
1830-ndatsest aastatest kuulus mõis Neyret-Gachet perekonnale, 2011 aastal ostis valduse miljardärist ettevõtja, Chateau Latouri omanik François Pinault (vt Chateau Latour). Esindusveiniks – „Vin Blanc de Château-Grillet
Name the AOP-s in Rhone where is allowed to use only single grape variety to make wines?
Condrieu - Viogner
Chateau Grillet - Viogner
Cornas - Syrah
Name the Northern Rhone AOP-s from north to south.
Northern Rhone AOP-s from north to south are Cóte Rótie Condrieu Ch. Grillet St. Joseph Crozes-Hermitage Hermitage Cornas St. Peray
Who released the first estate bottled Chateauneuf du Pape? When?
Chateau la Nerthe in 1785
What are the ‘pudding stones’ of Chateauneuf du Pape called?
Galettes
What is the main grape of Rasteau?
Grenache
