Loire Valley

Question 1

What are the 4 major sub-regions of the Loire Valley

Answer 1

Pays Nantais
Anjou-Saumur
Tourraine
Central Vineyards

Question 2

What is the climate of Pays Nantais

Answer 2

Cool, wet maritime climate

Question 3

What are the 4 AOCs dedicated to Muscadet in the Pays Nantais

Answer 3

Muscadet AOC
Muscadet Sevre-Et-Maine AOC
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOC
Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu AOC

Question 4

Which AOC in Muscadet represents over 80% of production

Answer 4

Muscadet Sevre-Et-Maine

Question 5

Define ‘sur lie’ labeling in Pays Nantais

Answer 5

Wines are aged on lees over winter and bottled without filtering to add richness and complexity

Question 6

Where is Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire located in relation to the rest of the Pays Nantais AOCs

Answer 6

Further north

Question 7

What is the style of wines from Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire

Answer 7

Lean, linear crips whites from Melon de Bourgogne

Question 8

What is the primary grape variety of the Pays Nantais

Answer 8

Melon de Bourgogne

Question 9

What is the newest AOC for Melon de Bourgogne in the Loire Valley

Answer 9

Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu AOC

Question 10

Which Muscadet AOC in the Pays Nantais is known for distinguished quality

Answer 10

Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC

Question 11

What styles of wine are produced in Anjou-Saumur

Answer 11

Still, sparkling, and sweet

Question 12

What are the primary grapes used for Rosé production in Anjou-Saumur

Answer 12

Groulleau, Cabernet Franc

Question 13

What are the two primary grapes of Anjou-Saumur

Answer 13

Chenin Blanc
Cabernet Franc

Question 14

What is the umbrella appellation for white, red, and sparkling wines in Anjou-Saumur

Answer 14

Anjou AOC

Question 15

What is the major AOC in Anjou-Saumur dedicated to generally dry Chenin Blanc

Answer 15

Savenniéres AOC

Question 16

Describe the Chenin Blanc produced in Savenniéres AOC

Answer 16

Austere in youth, develops great complexity of fruit and honeyed richness with age

Question 17

What are the two sub-AOCs of Savenniéres that are regarded as unofficial Grand Crus

Answer 17

Roche Aux Moines
Coulée de Serrant

Question 18

What is the style of wine produced in the Coteaux du Layon AOC and its’ sub-AOCs

Answer 18

Sweet white wine from Chenin Blanc, affected by Botrytis

Question 19

What tributary of the Loire will you find Bonnezeaux and Quarts de Chaume AOCs

Answer 19

The Layon River

Question 20

What are the two most notable sub-AOCs in the Coteaux du Layon AOC

Answer 20

Bonnezeaux
Quarts de Chaume

Question 21

What style of wine is produced in Anjou-Villages AOC

Answer 21

Red wines based on Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon is also allowed

Question 22

What grape is not allowed in red blends of Anjou-Brissac AOC

Answer 22

Gamay

Question 23

What style of wine is allowed to be produced in Anjou-Villages AOC

Answer 23

Red blends based upon Cabernet Franc

Question 24

What style of wines is allowed to be produced in Saumur AOC

Answer 24

Whites, Rosé, Reds, and Sparkling

Question 25

What are the grapes of Saumur AOC

Answer 25

White - Chenin Blanc Red - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pineau d'Aunis

Question 26

What are the majority of grapes grown in Saumur AOC used for

Answer 26

Saumur AOC sparkling wines Crémant de Loire AOC

Question 27

What are the soils of Saumur-Champigny AOC

Answer 27

Iron-rich limestone soil

Question 28

What is the style of Cabernet Franc produced in Saumur-Champigny AOC

Answer 28

Light, bright, floral

Question 29

What is the notable producer within Saumur-Champigny

Answer 29

Clos Rougeard

Question 30

What grapes are allowed in Haut-Pitou AOC

Answer 30

White - Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Girs Red - Cabernet Franc

Question 31

What soils within Tourraine often host the highest quality vineyards

Answer 31

Truffeau limestone

Question 32

What are the 3 notable Cabernet Franc AOCs within Tourraine

Answer 32

Chinon AOC Bourgueil AOC Saint-Nicholas-de-Bourgueil AOC

Question 33

What is the region within Tourraine dedicated to Chenin Blanc in a range of sweetness levels

Answer 33

Vouvray

Question 34

What are the two permitted grape varietals of Vouvray AOC

Answer 34

Chenin Blanc Orbois

Question 35

What determines the sweetness levels of wines in Vouvray AOC

Answer 35

Vintage variations

Question 36

Describe Montlouis-sur-Loire AOCs vinification style and permitted grape varieties

Answer 36

Chenin Blanc in varying levels of sweetness, just like Vouvray

Question 37

What Chenin Blanc AOC, formerly part of Vouvray, vinifies its' wines in the same style

Answer 37

Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC

Question 38

What is the umbrella AOC of Tourraine and what are the permitted grape varietals

Answer 38

Tourraine AOC White - Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, max. 20% Sauvignon Gris also allowed Reds - Cabernet Franc, Gamay, Pineau d'Aunis, Groslot

Question 39

What style of wines are produced in Tourraine Noble-Juoé AOC

Answer 39

Historical style of Vin Gris Rosé Utilizes Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris, & Pinot Noir

Question 40

What is the name of the large tributary of the Loire river that branches off North of Vouvray

Answer 40

The Loir River

Question 41

What are the 3 major AOCs on the banks of the Loir River

Answer 41

Coteaux de Loir AOC Jasniéres AOC Coteaux du Vendômois AOC

Question 42

What are the permitted grape varietals within Coteaux de Loir AOC

Answer 42

Pineau d'Aunis Chenin Blanc

Question 43

How does Jasniéres Chenin Blanc compare to Vouvray Chenin Blanc

Answer 43

Often more green & herbaceous in Jasniéres

Question 44

What is the signature production of Coteaux du Vendômois AOC

Answer 44

Dry Rosé of Pineau d'Aunis

Question 45

What two AOCs make up the eastern edge of Tourraine

Answer 45

Cheverny AOC Cour-Cheverny AOC

Question 46

What grape is Cour-Cheverny AOC known for

Answer 46

Romorantin

Question 47

What grape varieties are permitted in Cheverny AOC

Answer 47

Sauvignon Blanc Gamay Pinot Noir

Question 48

What grape varieties are permitted within Valençay AOC

Answer 48

Sauvignon BLanc Gamay Pinot Noir Malbec

Question 49

What is the climate of the Central Vineyards

Answer 49

Continental

Question 50

What is the most notable grape produced in the central vineyards

Answer 50

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 51

What are the two most famous Sauvignon Blanc AOCs on the banks of the Loire in the Central Vineyards

Answer 51

Sancerre Pouilly-Fumé

Question 52

What bank of the Loire is Sancerre located

Answer 52

West Bank

Question 53

What bank of the Loire is Pouilly-Fumé located

Answer 53

East Bank

Question 54

What are the 3 major soil types of Sancerre

Answer 54

Silex Terres Blanches Caillottes

Question 55

What grapes are permitted in Sancerre AOC

Answer 55

Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir

Question 56

What grapes are permitted in Pouilly-Fumé

Answer 56

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 57

What is the flavor profile of Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre AOC and Pouilly-Fumé AOC

Answer 57

Herbaceous, steely, mineral driven

Question 58

What is the main soil type of Pouilly-Fumé

Answer 58

Silex

Question 59

Who is the most notable producer within Poully-Fumé

Answer 59

Didier Dagueneau

Question 60

What is the primary grape variety of Pouilly-sur-Loire

Answer 60

Chasselas

Question 61

What are the permitted grape varieties of Mentou-Salon AOC

Answer 61

Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir

Question 62

Name 2 other notable Sauvignon Blanc AOCs in the Central Vineyards

Answer 62

Quincy AOC Reuilly AOC

Question 63

What are the primary grape varietals of Orleans AOC

Answer 63

Chardonnay Pinot Meunier

Question 64

Where is the Orleans AOC located

Answer 64

The rural area surrounding the city of Orleans

Question 65

What sub-AOC near Orleans is dedicated entirely to Cabernet Franc

Answer 65

Orléans-Cléry AOC