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What is the climate of Pays Nantais

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Maritime

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What is the major grape varietal of the Pays Nantais

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Melon B

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What grape varietal was traditionally grown for Eaux de Vie Brandy production in the Pays Nantais in favor of Melon B

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Folle Blanche

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What are the four main AOCs for Melon B in Pays Nantais

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Muscadet AOC
Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOC
Muscadet Côt de Grandlieu AOC

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What single other grape varietal may be added to the blend in Muscadet AOC along with Melon B

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Chardonnay (maximum 10%)

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What is the most planted AOC in Pays Nantais

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Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine AOC

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What process is used in the Pays Nantais to add complexity and texture to Melon B

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Sur Lie aging

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What style of wine is produced in the Coteaux d’Ancenis AOC

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Semisweet Pinot Gris, locally known as Malvoisie
Red from Gamay with some Cabernet Franc

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What AOC is the westernmost in Pays Nantais

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Feifs Vendéens AOC

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What are the four regions of the Loire Valley from West to East

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Pays Nantais
Anjou-Saumur
Tourraine
Central Vineyards

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What are the dominant grapes of Anjou-Saumur

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Chenin Blanc
Cabernet Franc

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What is the climate of Anjou-Saumur

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Maritime influence

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What style of wine is produced in Cabernet d’Anjou AOC

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Semisweet Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Cabernet Franc

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What style of wine is produced in Rosé d’Anjou AOC

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Off-dry Rosé
Much less sweet than Cabernet d’Anjou AOC

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What is the umbrella AOC of Anjou-Saumur

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Anjou AOC

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What styles of wine are produced in Anjou AOC

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Still whites and reds
Sparkling
Sweet

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What is the minimum percentage of Chenin Blanc required in Anjou AOC white wines

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80%

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What style of wine is produced in Anjou-Villages AOC

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Red wine from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

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What style of wine is produced in Anjou-Brissac AOC

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Reds from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

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What style of wine is produced in Coteaux du Layon

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Sweet whites

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What tributary of the Loire River is home to the Coteaux du Layon

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The Layon River

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What is the minimum grams per Liter of residual sugar in the Coteaux du Layon AOC

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34 grams/Liter

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What is the sole 1er Cru of the Coteaux du Layon AOC

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Chaume 1er Cru

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What is the sole Grand Cru of the Loire Valley

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Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru AOC

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What style of wine is produced in Quarts de Chaume
Sweet whites from Chenin Blanc
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What is the soil type in Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru AOC
Clay
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What style of wine is produced in Bonnezeaux AOC
Sweet whites from Chenin Blanc
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What are the two most famous sweet wine AOCs located along the Layon River
Quarts de Chaume AOC Bonnezeaux AOC
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In which of the following AOCs is Chapitalization legal: Quarts de Chaume AOC Bonnezeaux AOC
Bonnezeaux AOC
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What is the main style of wine produced in Savenniéres AOC
Dry whites from Chenin Blanc
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What are the two most prestigious sites within Savenniéres AOC
Coulée de Serrant Roche Aux Moines
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What styles of wine are produced in Saumur AOC
Reds and Rosé from mainly Cabernet Franc Whites from Chenin Blanc Sparkling
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What is the famous single vineyard site for Chenin Blanc in Saumur AOC
Brézé
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What are the three red grapes of Saumur AOC
Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Pineau d'Aunis
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What area of the Loire is home to most Crémant de Loire AOC production
Saumur
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What is the most famous AOC in Anjou-Saumur for red wine
Saumur-Champigny AOC
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What is the soil type of Saumur-Champigny AOC
Tuffeau limestone
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What is the famous producer of Saumur-Champigny AOC
Clos Rougeard
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What is the most planted grape variety in Tourraine
Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the two major Cabernet Franc dominant AOCs north of the Loire River in Tourraine
Bourgueil Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourguil
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What is the largest red AOC in the Loire Valley
Chinon AOC
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What are the three main soil types of Chinon
Alluvial Tuffeau Sand & Clay
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What is the main soil type of Vouvray
Tuffeau limestone
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What styles of wine are produced in Vouvray
Sweet whites Still whites Sparkling
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What is the typical factor that determines sweetness levels in Vouvray
Vintage climate and harvest date
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What AOC accross the river from Vouvray also produces Chenin Blanc in a variety of styles
Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC
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What are the white grape varietals of Cheverny
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Orbois
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What are the red grape varietals of Cheverny
Pinot Noir Cabernet Franc Gamay Côt
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What is the soil type of Cheverny AOC
Alluvial
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What is the grape varietal of Cour-Cheverny AOC
Romorantin
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What is the sole grape varietal of Jasniéres AOC
Chenin Blanc
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What tributary of the Loire is home to Jasnieres and Coteaux du Vendômois
The Loir River
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What is the famous grape varietal of Coteaux du Vendômois AOC
Pineau d'Aunis
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What is the climate of the Central Vineyards
Continental
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What famous grape varietal likely originated in the Central Vineyards of the Loire Valley
Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the two most famous Sauvignon Blanc villages of the Loire Valley
Sancerre Pouilly-Fumé
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What are the three soil types of Sancerre
Terres Blanches (Kimmeridgian Marls) Silex Caillotes
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What percentage of production in Sancerre is white
85%
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What styles of wine may be produced in Sancerre
White Rosé Red
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What are the two grape varietals of Sancerre AOC
Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir
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What bank of the Loire is Sancerre on
Left Bank
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What bank of the Loire is Pouilly Fumé on
Right Bank
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What style of wine is produced in Pouilly-Fumé
Still white wine from Sauvignon Blanc
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What is the famous producer of Pouilly-Fumé
Didier Dageneau
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What is the grape varietal of Pouilly-sur-Loire
Chasselas
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What are the two grape varietals of Mentou-Salon AOC
Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir
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What is the grape varietal of Quincy AOC
Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the grape varietals of Reuilly AOC
Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir Pinot Gris
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What are the grape varietals of Coteaux du Giennois AOC
Sauvignon Blanc Gamay Pinot Noir
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What are the grape varieties of Orleans AOC
Chardonnay Pinot Gris Pinot Meunier
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what is the grape varietal of Orleans-Cléry
Cabernet Franc
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What are the grape varietals produced in Saint-Pourçain AOC
Chardonnay Tressalier Pinot Noir Gamay
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What are the soil types of Pouilly-Fumé
Flint-clay Kimmeridgian marl Caillottes
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What are the 7 villages of the Côteaux du Layon who may append their names to labels
Faye Rochefort Rablay Beaulieu St. Aubin St. Lambert Chaume
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How many villages are allowed to label their name on Côteaux de Layon wines
7
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