Loire Valley General Flashcards

1
Q

What is another name for the Loire Valley?

A

Les Jardin de la France

(the garden of France)

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2
Q

What is another name for Cabernet Franc in the Loire Valley?

A

Breton

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3
Q

How long is the Loire River?

A

629 miles from the Massif Central to the Atlantic Ocean

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4
Q

What is a synonym for Chenin Blanc in the Loire Valley?

A

Pineau de la Loire

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5
Q

What is Pinot Gris known as in the Loire Valley?

A

Malvoise

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6
Q

What is Pinot Meunier known as in the Loire Valley?

A

Gris Meunier

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7
Q

Name two traditional white grapes of the Loire Valley that are not allowed in Crémant de Loire AOP?

A

Melon de Bourgogne

&

Sauvignon Blanc

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8
Q

What styles of wine are permitted under Crémant de Loire AOP?

A

Vin Mousseaux Blanc
Vin Mousseaux Rosé

Traditional Methode Required

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9
Q

What is the min. atmospheres of pressure required for Crémant de Loire AOP?

A

min. 4 atmospheres

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10
Q

What are the aging requirements for Crémant de Loire AOP?

A

Min. 9 months of the lees. Not released for min. 12 months after the date of tirage.

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11
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What is the max. Press Yield for Crémant de Loire AOP?

A

74 hl/ha

100 liters per 150 kg. max press yield

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12
Q

Where does the majority of Crémant de Loire AOP get made?

A

In Saumur.

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13
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What are the aging requirements for Prestige de Loire?

A

Min. 24 months with min. 9 months on the lees.

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14
Q

What styles of wine are allowed under Prestige de Loire?

A

Sparkling

Less than 12 g/l residual sugar

Brut, Extra Brut, Brut Natur

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15
Q

What is Prestige de Loire?

A

A branded designation for sparkling wines produced under existing appellations. Wines designated Prestige de Loire will have a gold crown emblem affixed tot he neck of the bottle.

Anjou AOP
Crémant de Loire AOP
Saumur AOP
Vouvray AOP

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16
Q

What is the principle grape for Crémant de Loire AOP?

A

Chenin Blanc

17
Q

Are Rosé de Loire AOP wines dry or sweet?

A

Dry. Max. 3g/l

18
Q

What is the regional/general appellation for dry, rosé wines from the Loire Valley?

A

Rosé de Loire AOP

19
Q

What is Folle Blanche known as in the Loire Valley?

A

Gros Plant

20
Q

What is Malbec often refered to as in the Loire Valley?

A

Côt

21
Q

The Loire Valley falls under which regional IGP?

A

Val de Loire IGP