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How is Cabernet Franc from Saumur sometimes drunk, and why?

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Chilled - it has light body and low tannins

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What are the 4 sub-regions of the Loire Valley, from the coast to inland?

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  • Nantais
  • Anjou-Saumur
  • Touraine
  • The Central Vineyards
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What is the regional generic appellation for the whole of the Loire?

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There isn’t one, but is does have an IGP (Val de Loire IGP)

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Where is Rosé de Loire made?

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Anjou

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What is the highest quality appellation for rosé in Anjou-Saumur?

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Cabernet d’Anjou

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Which appellation makes traditional method sparkling Chenin Blanc?

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Saumur

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In what style is Cabernet d’Anjou made?

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Medium-sweet

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Is there much vintage variation in the Loire?

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Yes

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What is Anjou-Saumur’s centre of production for Cabernet Franc?

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Saumur-Champigny

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In which 2 Loire sub-regions are the best Chenin Blancs made?

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Touraine and Anjou-Saumur

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Which appellation produces full-bodied Chenin Blanc in a dry style?

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Savennières

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What is the climate of the Loire?

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Overall cool.

Maritime towards Nantais, and continental towards the Central Vineyards

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Which appellation makes moderately priced Sauvignon Blanc in the style of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé?

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Menetou-Salon

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Where is the majority of Sauvignon Blanc produced in the Loire?

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Touraine

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Name 3 aromas which aged Loire Chenin Blancs might acquire.

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Honey, Toast, Hay

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What is added to dry wines in Savennières: late-harvested grapes, or grapes affected by noble rot?

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Late-harvest Chenin Blanc adds body and complexity

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From which 2 grapes is Cabernet d’Anjou made?

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Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

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Which Loire wine:

  • High acidity
  • Dry
  • Green Apple
  • Wet Stone
  • Not suitable for ageing
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Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre / Pouilly-Fumé

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What are the 2 most prestigious appellations for Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire?

In which sub-region are they?

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  • Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé

- The Central Vineyards

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What is Touraine’s main soil type?

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Clay

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What are the 2 main appellations in Anjou-Saumur for white wines?

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1) Savennières

2) Coteaux de Layon

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What are the 3 key white varieties of the Loire Valley?

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  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Melon Blanc
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What is the main variety for Rosé d’Anjou?

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What sort of wines are made in Coteaux de Layon?

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Sweet wines from botrytised Chenin Blanc

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What choices might be made in the winery during the production of Loire Sauvignon Blanc? (4 points)
1) Protective winemaking 2) Oak fermentation/maturation 3) Lees ageing 4) MLF
26
Why is picking Chenin Blanc very labour-intensive in the Loire?
The grapes ripen at different times within the same bunch, so I requires several passes through the vineyard to pick grapes at the desired ripeness
27
In which 2 appellations in Touraine is Cabernet Franc grown?
1) Chinon | 2) Bourgueil
28
What 2 methods of production are used to make Loire rosé?
1) Direct pressing | 2) Short maceration on the skins
29
Why can Loire Chenin Blanc have the full range of sweetness styles?
There are different degrees of ripeness at the time of picking
30
What 3 attributes do the best vineyard sites in the Loire share?
1) Southerly aspect 2) Mid-slope 3) Facing the river
31
Where is Crémant de Loire production focused?
Saumur
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Cabernet Franc is grown in 2 different soil types in Touraine. What sort of soil produces: 1) Light, fruity, early drinking 2) Full-bodied, tannic
1) Sandy soil | 2) Limestone and clay
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What is the best appellation in Nantais for Melon Blanc?
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine
34
What 2 natural factors give Vouvray Chenin Blanc a light to medium body with fresh and floral notes?
1) Cool climate | 2) Clay soil
35
What sort of Chenin Blanc grapes will be used for: 1) Sparkling 2) Sweet
1) Barely ripe grapes | 2) Shrivelled in sun / affected by noble rot
36
What is the most important black grape variety in the Loire?
Cabernet Franc
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What is the maximum ABV permitted for any Muscadet from the Loire?
12% ABV
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What is the soil type in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé?
Well-drained chalk and stone
39
Where are the appellations of: 1) Quarts de Chaume 2) Bonnezeaux and what do they produce?
1) Coteaux de Layon 2) Anjou-Saumur - World-class sweet wines
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What is white Touraine?
Generic, simple, fruity Sauvignon Blanc
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Which variety must be used to make Sancerre Rosé?
Pinot Noir
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Which Nantais wine is bottled during the spring after harvest? Why?
- Muscadet (Sèvre et Maine) Sur Lie | - It spends the winter on its lees for richer texture
43
For roughly how long can dry and sweet Chenin Blancs age?
Decades
44
Of what must there be a minimum in a Rosé de Loire blend?
30% Cabernet Franc or Cabernet Sauvignon
45
In which appellation are: - The village of Chavignol - The vineyard of Les Monts Damnés
Sancerre
46
What keeps Anjou warm and dry in spite of its proximity to the ocean?
The Mauges Hills
47
Which Loire wine: - Dry - Medium alcohol - High acidity - Light body - Green fruit
Muscadet
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What is much of the soil like in Anjou?
Stony
49
When might MLF be encouraged in a Loire Sauvignon Blanc?
To lower acidity in grapes from a cool vintage
50
What is Touraine’s climate like in comparison with Anjou-Saumur’s?
Touraine is cooler and wetter
51
What are 2 other names for Melon Blanc?
1) Melon de Bourgogne | 2) Muscadet
52
Other than Anjou-Saumur, where can Rosé de Loire be produced?
Touraine
53
Which variety’s grapes ripen at different rates within the same bunch?
Chenin Blanc
54
What are the 3 main black grape varieties in the Loire Valley?
- Cabernet Franc - Gamay - Pinot Noir
55
Why is Melon Blanc suitable for the cool climate of Nantais? | 2 points
1) Frost resistant | 2) Early ripening
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What issue does high rainfall cause in the Loire?
Fungal disease

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