Loire Valley Flashcards by Gabriel Corbett

Regional Appellations of Loire

Cremant de Loire
Rose de Loire

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Major Regions West to East

Pays Nantais
Anjou-Saumur
Touraine
Central Vineyards

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Where are the Red wines of Pays Nantais

Coteaux d’Ancenis
Fiefs Vendeens

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Grapes allowed for Red wine producing in Fiefs Vendeens within commune Brem or Pissotte

Mandated:
Min 50% Pinot Noir
Min 10% Negrette

Allowed:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Gamay
Cabernet Franc

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Red Grapes of Coteaux d’Ancenis

Gamay with max 10% Cabernet Franc

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White grape of Coteaux d’Ancenis

Pinot Gris

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Malvoisie synonym in Coteaux d’Ancenis

Pinot Gris

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Has vineyard area increased or decreased in Pays-Nantais since 1990?

Decreased

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Crus of Muscadet Sevre et Maine

Clisson
Gorges
Le Pallet
Goulaine
Mouzillon-Tillieres
Monnieres Saint Fiacre
Chateau Thebaud

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If a subzone is indicated on a bottle of Muscadet Sevre et Maine, is Sur Lie allowed on the label?

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Requirements for Sur Lie labeling

Kept on lees after fermentation until at least March 1 of year after harvest
Bottled Between March 1 and December 31 of year following harvest
Not marketed until at least March 8 (settling time)

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Subzones of Muscadet Sevre et Maine that have the longest elevage requirements. What are they

Gorges
Clisson
Mouzillon-Tillieres
Monnieres-Saint-Fiacre
Chateau Thebaud

Aged on Fine lees until October 1 of 2nd year following harvest

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Elevage requirements for Goulaine and Le Pallet in Sevre et Maine

Aged on fine lees until at least April 1 of 2nd Year following harvest

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Soil of Clisson

Granite

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Soil of Gorges

Clay
Gabbro (igneous rock)

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Soil of Le Pallet

Gneiss
Quartz
Gabbro (igneous rock)

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Soil of Goulaine

Gneiss
Schist

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Soil of Mouzillon Tillieres

Gabbro (igneous rock)

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Soil of Monnieres Saint Fiacre

Gneiss

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Soil of Chateau Thebaud

Gneiss

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When was Muscadet Sevre et Maine AOP created?

1936 - updated 2019

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What two geological features create the slopes and varied soils of Anjou?

Paris Basin and Armorican Massif

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Sweet wine appellations of Anjou-Saumur

Anjou-Coteaux de la Loire
Bonnezeaux
Coteaux de l’Aubance
Coteaux du Layon
Coteaux de Saumur
Coulee de Serrant
Quarts de Chaume
Savennieres
Savennieres Roche Aux Moines

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What village has been elevated from Anjou Villages status to its own appellation?

Brissac

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What style of wine is produced in Anjou Brissac?

Red wine from Cabernet Franc or Cabernet Sauvignon

What appellation shares the same boundaries as Anjou Brissac?

Coteaux de L'aubance

What is the major soil type found in Saumur?

Tuffeau (chalky fine grained limestone)

Sparkling wine production in the Loire is based where?

Saumur

Where would you find white tuffeau in Saumur?

Nearer to the riverside

What soil does Cabernet Franc prefer in Saumur?

Sandy w yellow limestone

Grapes in Saumur sparkling wine?

Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Gamay Pinot Noir Pineau d'Aunis Grolleau Grolleau Gris

Difference in Encepagement between Rose and Blanc sparkling wine of Saumur?

None

Assemblage requirements for mousseux blanc in Saumur?

Min 60% Chenin Max 10% Sauvignon Blanc

Assemblage requirements for Mousseaux rose in Saumur?

Min 60% Cab Franc Max 10% Sauvignon Blanc

Min lees aging for Saumur bubbly

9 months

Soil of Champigny

Iron rich limestone with shale

What does Champigny translate to

The Field of Fire

Name 3 producers of Saumur-Champigny

Clos Rougeard Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain) Chateau Yvonne

Who were the original owners of Clos Rougeard?

Foucault family

Is Saumur flat land or hilly

Hilly

Subzone of Saumur AOP

Puy Notre-Dame (southwest)

What grapes are permitted for Saumur Champigny

Cabernet Franc w/ max combined 15% Cab Sauv and Pineau d'Aunis

What grapes may be planted in Chinon

Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon (No more than 10% of Vineyard)

Styles of wine produced in Chinon

Rose Rouge

Major Red wine appellations of Touraine

Chinon Bourgueil St. Nicolas de Bourgueil

Rivers affecting Chinon?

Loire (North) Vienne (South)

The town of Chinon sits on what river

Vienne

Major soils of Chinon, Bourgueil and St. Nicolas de Bourgueil

Sand Gravel Limestone All depending on proximity to the river

Grapes of Chinon

White: Chenin Blanc Rose & Red: Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon

Rules for Rose & Rouge assemblage in Chinon

Must be majority Cabernet Franc

What is the name for the alluvial sand in Chinon?

Varennes

What villages may append their name to Touraine

Amboise Mesland Azay-le-Rideau Oisly Chenonceaux

Touraine blanc grapes

Encepagement: Sauvignon Blanc Max 20% sauvignon Gris Assemblage: SB must be majority of blend

What is in a bottle of Touraine - Oisly

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Where is Côt found in Touraine Villages

Amboise Mesland Azay-le-Rideau Chenonceaux

A red wine from Touraine Amboise contains what grape or grapes

100% Cot

Which Touraine Villages mandate 100% Chenin blanc in their white wine

Amboise Azay-le-Rideau

Difference in encepagement and assemblage for red wines West of Tours vs elsewhere in Touraine

West of Tours: Encepagement: Min 90% Cabernet Franc Assemblage: Min 80% Cabernet Franc Elsewhere: Encepagement: Min 40% Cot Assemblage: Min 50% Cot w/ no single accessory variety exceeding 40%

Grapes of Vouvray

Chenin Blanc Orbois (Max 5% Encepagement)

What is the RS range for Demi Sec, Moelleux, and Doux wines in Vouvray?

Demi Sec: 9-18 g/L Moelleux: 18-45 g/L Doux: Greater than 45g/L

What level of sweetness is defined by AOP law in Vouvray?

Sec

What is the max RS allowed for Sec wines in Vouvray?

8g/L

Soil of Vouvray

Tuffeau limestone

Are vintages/ripeness levels consistent in Vouvray

No. Balance between influence from atlantic and general continental influence make vintage variation a huge influence

Where are top sites of Vouvray located?

Cliffs overlooking river

Vineyards farmed by Huet

Le Mont (Purchased in 1957) Clos du Bourg (Purchased 1963) - 1st biodynamic Le-Haut-Lieu (Original Vineyard)

Which vineyard owned by Huet has a deep layer of clay over limestone?

Le-Haut-Lieu

Name 3 producers not named Huet in Vouvray

Champalou Francois et Julien Pinon Domaine du Clos Naudin Vincent Careme

What Valley forms the southern border of Montlouis-Sur-Loire?

Cher River Valley

Where is Domaine Francois Chidaine?

Montlouis-Sur-Loire Making both Vouvray and Montlouis

Soils of Sancerre?

Caillottes (Limestone) Terres blanches (clay limestone) Silex (flint)

Soil of Pouilly Fume?

Silex (especially in north)

For Muscadet AOC, what is the yield required to be labeled sur lie?

55 hl/Ha

What grapes may be included in Muscadet AOC?

Melon B and Chardonnay (max 10%)

What are the two tributaries that affect Muscadet Sevre et Maine?

Sevre Nantais Maine

What are the yields permitted for Muscadet Sevre et Maine vs the Crus?

55 vs 45 Hl/Ha

What age must vines be to be made into muscadet sevre et maine cru wines

6 years

What appellation does Lake of Grandlieu greatly affect?

Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu

What is the style of Malvoisie found in Coteaux d'Ancenis?

Semi-sweet style w/ 20-40g/L RS

Negrette may be blended with Pinot Noir or Cab Franc in what appellation?

Fief Vendeens

What are the two main tributaries of the Loire in Anjou-Saumur?

Layon Aubance

What style of wine is Cabernet d'Anjou?

Semi-sweet rose w/ min 10g/L RS

What style of wine is Rose d'Anjou?

Semi-sweet rose w/ min 7g/L RS

What grapes are permitted in Rose d'Anjou?

Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Pineau d'Aunis Gamay Cot Grolleau

What is rouget and where is it found?

A light red based on Cab Franc/Sauvignon in Anjou AOC

Anjou Brissac shares the same boundaries as what appellation?

Coteaux de l'Aubance

What style of wine is made in Coteaux du Layon?

Sweet whites from Chenin Blanc w/ Min 34g/L RS

What is the Premier Cru designation within Coteaux du Layon? What is the min RS and harvest yield?

Coteaux du Layon Premier Cru Chaume AOC 80g/L RS 25 hl/ha

What village is Coteaux du Layon Premier Cru Chaume located within?

Rochefort-Sur-Loire

Grand Cru of the Loire valley. Established when?

Quarts de Chaume 2011

Soils of Quarts de Chaume?

Broverian Schist Pudding sandstone

What are the sub-appellations of Savennieres?

Roche aux Moines Coulee de Serrant - monopole

What is Fines Bulles and where is it found?

Local name for sparkling wine in Saumur

What broad regions are permitted to make Cremant de Loire?

Anjou-Saumur Touraine

What style/grapes are permitted in Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame?

Cabernet Franc (min 85%) w/ Cab Sauv permitted

What forest borders the southern end of Saumur-Champigny?

Forest of Fontevraud

What rivers border Saumur-Champigny? What cardinal direction are they?

Eastern - Loire Western - Thouet

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