Loire Valley Flashcards
(9 cards)
What are the 4 Main white wines of Loire?
Pouilly-Fume - a dry white with the most body and concentration for Loire made with SB
Muscadet- a light dry wine made from Melon de Bourgogne
Sancerre - balance between full bodied Pouilly Fume and light bodieduscadet made with 100% SB
Vouvray - chameleon - can be dry, semi sweet or sweet. Made with Chenin Blanc.
What are the 2 main white Grapes?
Sauvignon Blanc
Chenin Blanc
When are the wines ready to drink?
Muscadet 1-2yrs
Pouilly-Fume 3-5yrs
Sancerre 2-3yrs
A sweet Vouvray can be put down for longer.
What is the difference between Pouilly- Fume and Pouilly-Fuisse?
Pouilly-Fume is SB from Loire and Pouilly-Fuisse is CH from Maconnais region in Burgundy
What are the best recent Vintages from Loire?
2005, 2009, 2010
What are the best pairings with Muscadet?
Shellfish, clams, oysters, goat cheese, freshwater fish like trout with a beurre Blanc sauce.
What are the best pairings for Vouvray?
Semi-dry:fruit and cheese
What are the best pairings for Pouilly-Fume?
Smoked salmon
Turbot with Hollandaise Sauce
Veal with a butter cream sauce
What are the best pairings for Sancerre?
Sancerre is drier than Pouilly-Fume
Shellfish
