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What is the longest river in France?

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The Loire

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Where does the Loire originate?

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In the center of the country in the Massif Central

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How long is the Loire river?

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629 miles

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Where does the Loire river flow into?

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The Atlantic Ocean

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What are the wine regions along the Loire known for?

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Remarkably diverse with distinct microclimates, wine styles, grape varieties, and growing conditions

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Fill in the blank: The Loire meanders ______ miles to the Atlantic Ocean.

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629

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What are the sections of the Loire Valley, France?

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  • Pays Nantais
  • Anjou-Saumur
  • Touraine
  • Central Vineyards
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What is the location of Pays Nantais?

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Loire Valley, Atlantic Coast

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Describe the climate of Pays Nantais.

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  • Cool and wet maritime
  • Affected by proximity to the Atlantic Ocean
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What type of soils are found in Pays Nantais?

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Gravel and sand over schist and granite

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What is the primary grape variety used in Pays Nantais?

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Melon de Bourgogne

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Which appellation in the Loire Valley is notable for Sur Lie aging?

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Pays Nantais

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What is notable about vinification in Pays Nantais, Loire Valley?

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Sur lie aging

This term refers to the technique of aging wines on the remains of post-fermentation yeast cells (or “lees”) to add complexity and richness to the finished wine

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What are the appellations of Pays Nantais, Loire Valley?

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  • Muscadet AOP
  • Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine AOP
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Where is Anjou-Saumur located?

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To the east of the Pays Nantais in the Loire Valley

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What types of climate does Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley have?

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  • Maritime/continental
  • Humid

The climate shifts from maritime to continental as vineyard locations move inland.

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What is the primary white grape variety in Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley?

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Chenin Blanc

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What is the primary red grape variety in Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley?

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Cabernet Franc

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What are the appellations of Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley?

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  • Anjou-Villages AOP
  • Saumur AOP
  • Savennières AOP
  • Bonnezeaux AOP
  • Quarts-de-Chaume AOP
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What is the Anjou-Villages AOP (Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley) known for?

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Dry red wines made from Cabernet Franc

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What are the grape varieties used in Saumur AOP (Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley)?

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  • Chenin Blanc
  • Cabernet Franc
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What is Saumur AOP (Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley) well-known for producing?

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Chenin Blanc–based sparkling wines

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Which AOP in the Loire valley is well-known for producing Chenin Blanc-based sparkling wine?

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Saumur AOP

Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley

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Where is Savennières AOP located?

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Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley — North of the Loire River

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What grape variety is used in Savennières AOP (Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley)?
100% Chenin Blanc
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What type of wines are produced in Savennières AOP (Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley)?
Dry white wines ## Footnote 100% Chenin Blanc
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Where is Bonnezeaux AOP located?
Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley — South of the Loire River on the bank of the Layon River
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What is the climate of Bonnezeaux AOP (Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley)?
Humid due to proximity to two rivers ## Footnote Bonnezeaux AOP shares a similar climate with Quarts-de-Chaume AOP.
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What grape variety is used in Bonnezeaux AOP (Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley)?
100% Chenin Blanc
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What type of viticulture is practiced in Bonnezeaux AOP (Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley)?
Late-harvest, botrytis-affected grapes
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What type of wines are produced in Bonnezeaux AOP (Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley)?
Sweet wines
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Where is Quarts-de-Chaume AOP located?
Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley — South of the Loire River on the bank of the Layon River
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What is the climate of Quarts-de-Chaume AOP (Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley)?
Humid due to proximity to two rivers ## Footnote Quarts-de-Chaume AOP shares a similar climate with Bonnezeaux AOP.
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What grape variety is used in Quarts-de-Chaume AOP (Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley)?
100% Chenin Blanc
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What type of viticulture is practiced in Quarts-de-Chaume AOP (Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley)?
Late-harvest, botrytis-affected grapes
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What type of wines are produced in Quarts-de-Chaume AOP (Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley)?
Sweet wines
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What is the geographic location of Touraine?
To the east of Anjou-Saumur in the Loire Valley
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What type of climate is found in Touraine, Loire Valley?
Continental — less maritime influence as vineyard locations shift inland toward the east
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What type of soil is prevalent in Touraine, Loire Valley?
Tuffeau (soft, limestone)
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What is the primary white grape variety grown in Touraine, Loire Valley?
Chenin Blanc
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What is the primary red grape variety grown in Touraine, Loire Valley?
Cabernet Franc
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What are the appellations of Touraine, Loire Valley?
* Chinon AOP * Bourgueil AOP * Vouvray AOP
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What is the location of Chinon AOP?
Touraine -- South of the Loire River
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Which grape variety is primarily used for red wines in Chinon AOP (Touraine, Loire Valley)?
Cabernet Franc
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What type of wines are produced in Chinon AOP (Touraine, Loire Valley)?
Dry red wines
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What is the location of Bourgueil AOP?
Touraine -- North bank of the Loire River
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Which grape variety is primarily used for red wines in Bourgueil AOP (Touraine, Loire Valley)?
Cabernet Franc
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What type of wines are produced in Bourgueil AOP (Touraine, Loire Valley)?
Dry red wines
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What is the location of Vouvray AOP?
Touraine -- North bank of the Loire River
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What type of soil is found in Vouvray AOP (Touraine, Loire Valley)?
Tuffeau ## Footnote Soft, limestone
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What is the grape variety used in Vouvray AOP (Touraine, Loire Valley) white wines?
100% Chenin Blanc
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What types of wines are produced in Vouvray AOP (Touraine, Loire Valley)?
* Sparkling wines * Dry wines * Off-dry wines * Sweet wines (moelleux)
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Where is the Central Vineyards located?
Loire Valley -- East of Touraine in the center of France
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What type of climate does the Central Vineyards, Loire Valley have?
Continental
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What are the primary soil types found in Central Vineyards, Loire Valley?
* Silex (flint) and limestone * Kimmeridgian clay
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What is the primary white grape variety grown in Central Vineyards, Loire Valley?
Sauvignon Blanc
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What is the primary red grape variety grown in Central Vineyards, Loire Valley?
Pinot Noir
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What are the appellations of Central Vineyards, Loire Valley?
* Sancerre AOP * Pouilly-Fumé AOP
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What is the location of the Sancerre AOP?
Central Vineyards -- Western bank of the Loire River
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What grape varieties are used in Sancerre AOP (Central Vineyards, Loire Valley) for white wines?
100% Sauvignon Blanc
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What grape varieties are used in Sancerre AOP (Central Vineyards, Loire Valley) for red wines?
100% Pinot Noir
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What types of wines are produced in Sancerre AOP (Central Vineyards, Loire Valley)?
Dry red and white wines
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What is the location of the Pouilly-Fumé AOP?
Central Vineyards -- Eastern bank of the Loire River
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What grape variety is used in Pouilly-Fumé (Central Vineyards, Loire Valley) AOP for white wines?
100% Sauvignon Blanc
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What type of wines are produced in Pouilly-Fumé AOP (Central Vineyards, Loire Valley)?
Dry white wines only
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Where is Melon de Bourgogne grown in the Loire Valley?
Pays Nantais
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Where is Chenin Blanc grown in the Loire Valley?
* Anjou-Saumur -Saumur AOP -Savennières AOP -Bonnezeaux AOP -Quarts-de-Chaume AOP * Touraine -Vouvray AOP
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Where is Cabernet Franc grown in the Loire Valley?
* Anjou-Saumur -Anjou-Villages AOP -Saumur AOP * Touraine -Chinon AOP -Bourgueil AOP
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Where is Sauvignon Blanc grown in the Loire Valley?
Central Vineyards * Sancerre AOP * Pouilly-Fumé AOP
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Where is Pinot Noir grown in the Loire Valley?
Sancerre AOP ## Footnote Central Vineyards

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