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Name the 5 Premier Grand Cru Classé Chateaux of Bordeaux and their communes
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Chateau Lafite-Rothschild - Pauillac
Chateau Mouton-Rothschild - Pauillac Chateau Latour - Pauillac Chateau Margaux - Margaux Chateau Haut-Brion - Graves |
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What are the four chief communes of the Médoc?
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St. Estèphe
Pauillac St. Julien Margaux |
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What is the varietal in Savannières?
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Chenin Blanc. This nervy, concentrated white is capable of long aging and best drunk at least 7 years after vintage.
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What are the sweet wines of Anjou?
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Coteaux du Layon, Bonnezeaux and Quarts de Chaume. All are produced with the Chenin Blanc grape and are ideally affected by noble rot.
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What style of wine is Vouvray?
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Vouvray can range from dry to demi-sec, molleux and sparkling.
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What were the characteristics of Malbec and Petit Verdot that contributed to a traditional Bordeaux blend?
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Petit Verdot is naturally high in acid and Malbec is thick skinned and rich in colour pigments.
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What is vin de presse and why is it important in Bordeaux wine making?
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This technique, characteristic of Bordeaux more than any other region, involves a pressing after fermentation. The residue of skin and pips after the wine has been drawn off is pressed twice (first press 10%, second press 5%). This vin de presse is added back to the wine in classic Bordeauxs destined for oak maturation and long bottle aging. The vin de presse gives extra body, tannin and longevity.
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What significant decision changed the wine making process in Bordeaux in 1994?
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"The decision was made to harvest grapes according to tannin ripeness, rather than sugar-acidity ripeness. Unripe tannins are not hydrolyzed; they are hard and will never soften, whereas ripe tannins are hydrolyzed, have a certain suppleness from day one, and will always soften." (Stevenson, Tom. The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia.)
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St. Estephe, the northernmost of the 4 Médoc communes, has no premier grand crus. Which "super-second" is without doubt the finest of the St. Estephe?
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Cos d'Estournel - "It is uniquely generous for the appelation and capable of amazing longevity, even in the poorest years. This is a complex wine with silky fruit and great finesse. Cab sauv 60%, Merlot 40%". (Stevenson, Tom. The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia.)
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Differentiate between the wines of Pauillac and Margaux
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Pauillac wines are considered to be massive. A bombardment to the senses with power and flavour and yet retain finesse.
Margaux wines are considered the measure of complexity. They are perfumed and layered with great finesse. |
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Which French region produces the most white wine?
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The Loire Valley.
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What are the classic white varietals of the Loire Valley?
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Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Melon de Bourgogne are the classic white varietals for Loire wines
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What is Cabernet Franc referred to as in the Loire Valley?
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Breton.
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Name the seven most prevalent red wine grapes in the Loire Valley.
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Cabernet Franc—known locally as Breton—is the most important varietal, followed by Pinot Noir, Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec (Cot), Pineau d’Aunis, and Groslot (Grolleau).
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What type of climate characterizes the Pays Nantais.
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The Pays Nantais is a cool, wet maritime region.
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Name the 4 appellations for the Melon de Bourgogne grape.
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Muscadet AOP (basic)
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire AOP Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu AOP Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine AOP |
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What appellation of the Pays Nantais has the highest Muscadet production and what % does it represent?
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Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine wines account for over 80% of Muscadet production.
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What kind of soils characterize the Muscadet AOPs?
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There is a range of complex soils including gneiss, silica, clay, and granite.
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Which prominent producer in Loire is an advocate of biodynamics?
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Nicolas Joly
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What are the principle grapes of Sancerre and Pouilly?
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Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
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What varietal is used in Saumur Mousseux?
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Chenin Blanc
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Chinon is known for which varietal?
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Cabernet Franc
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What are the four appellations of Muscadet?
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The appellations are-
Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine Muscadet-Côtes de Grand Lieu Muscadet-Coteaux de la Loire Muscadet- A generic appellation covering the whole of the Loire-Atlantique department. |
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Rose d'Anjou is typically made from which varietal?
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Groslot/Grolleau, but is increasingly being ousted by Cabernet Franc or Gamay
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What is Savennieres?
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Savennières is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.
It is best known for dry white wines made from Chenin Blanc. |
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Why is Coteaux du Layon important?
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It is one of 4 appellations in Anjou which produces sweet wines from Chenin.
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What other name is Chenin Blanc known as?
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Pineau de la Loire
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What style of wine does the appellation Nicolas-de-Bourgeuil produce?
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Its lighter soils produce fruity reds and roses from Cab Franc
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What is the best known appellation of Touraine?
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Bourgueil
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Bourgueil is planted with which varietal?
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Cabernet Franc. Sand and gravel over a chalky substratum prove ideal for the most solidly structure Loire reds with the strongest tannin content.
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What is the largest chenin appellation?
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Vouvray in Touraine.
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Describe the stylistic difference between Pouilly Fume and Sancerre.
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In Pouilly, not only are the hills softer than in Sancerre, the wines too are more rounded, softer and somewhat less emphatically aromatic. Pouilly's are also occasionally aged in wood, Sancerre's are exclusively produced in stainless steel.
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What is France's largest AOP?
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Bordeaux.
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What is the climate of Bordeaux?
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The climate of Bordeaux is maritime, with both the Atlantic and the Gironde estuary acting as moderating influences, protecting the vines from winter freezes and spring frost. The climate becomes more continental toward St-Émilion and Pomerol.
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What is the name of the coastal pine forests that protect the Médoc vineyards from harsh west and northwesterly winds?
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The Landes forest.
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Name the grapes permitted under the Bordeaux AOP?
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Carmènere.
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Why is assemblage important in Bordeaux?
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Varying soils throughout the region, coupled with the different speeds of ripening for each grape mean that blending is an essential means of getting the most out of complementary grapes as well as providing insurance against vintage variation.
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What is the most widely planted grape in Bordeaux?
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Merlot.
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Which is the earliest Bordeaux grape to ripen, which soil does it prefer and why?
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Merlot is the earliest grape to ripen, prefers clay-based soils, as they delay its natural vigor.
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What soil best suits Cabernet Sauvignon?
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Cabernet Sauvignon performs admirably in well-drained gravel, which allows the vine’s root system to dig deeply while slight water stress adds concentration to the fruit. The grape has difficulty ripening in colder limestone and clay soils.
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Describe the wines of Jurançon making note of varietal and style?
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Jurançon one one the most southernly french regions produces white wine in three styles. Blanc Sec, Blanc, and VT. The wines are produced from a majority of Petit and Gros Manseng. The Gros Manseng is largely responsible for the dry wines with the Petit Manseng (smaller berries, thicker skins) being used for the sweeter styles. Additionally they can include Lauzet and Courbu for blending but the VT wines must be exclusively manseng. The grapes are not affected by noble rot as is the case with most sweet wines of the greater area.
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Name four major varieties used in the Southwest?
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Tannat
Côt/Auxerrois (Malbec) Petit Manseng & Gros Manseng Courbu |
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What wines are produced in the Gaillac AOP?
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Both dry and sweet whites. Len de L'El and Ondenc are the primary varietals in dry wines with Len de L'El as the chief variety in the VT style. Mauzac, Muscadelle, and Sauvignon Blanc are supporters.
Rosé, and red - Syrah, Duras and Fer Rouge Primeur - 100% Gamay (by carbonic maceration) |
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Describe the wines of Jurançon making note of varietal and style?
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Jurançon one one the most southernly french regions produces white wine in three styles. Blanc Sec, Blanc, and VT. The wines are produced from a majority of Petit and Gros Manseng. The Gros Manseng is largely responsible for the dry wines with the Petit Manseng (smaller berries, thicker skins) being used for the sweeter styles. Additionally they can include Lauzet and Courbu for blending but the VT wines must be exclusively manseng. The grapes are not affected by noble rot as is the case with most sweet wines of the greater area.
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Name four major varieties used in the Southwest?
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Tannat
Côt (Malbec) Petit Manseng & Gros Manseng Courbu |
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What wines are produced in the Gaillac AOP?
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Both dry and sweet whites. Len de L'El and Ondenc are the primary variteals in dry wines with Len de L'El as the chief variety in the VT style. Mauzac, Muscadelle, and Sauvignon Blanc are supporters.
Rosé, and red - Syrah, Duras and Fer Rouge Primeur - 100% Gamay (by carbonic maceration) |
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What was the classification of 1855 based on?
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The prices that the wines had fetched over the past 100 years.
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Describe what Cabarnet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc add to the Bordeaux blend.
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The highly pigmented, tannic Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine structure, power, and longevity. Merlot contributes a fleshy, juicy texture that can soften the austerity of Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc, a more tannic grape than Merlot but less muscular or weighty than Cabernet Sauvignon, imparts herbal spice and red fruit aromatics.
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What percentage and of which grapes is a typical Left Bank blend?
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On the Left Bank (Médoc and Graves) Cabernet Sauvignon comprises approximately two-thirds of the blend and Merlot, Cabernet Franc and the other varieties make up the remainder.
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What is the last grape to ripen in Bordeaux and when and why is it sometimes added to the blend?
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The inky Petit Verdot, the last grape in Bordeaux to ripen, is occasionally added on the Left Bank in minute quantities for color, depth and exotic perfume of violets.
It is especially used in Margaux where the lighter wines benefit from the added colour and tannin of Petit Verdot. |
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What is Malbec know as on the Right Bank?
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Pressac.
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What white varietals are allowed in the basic Bordeaux AOP blend?
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Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle dominate the basic Bordeaux AOP white blend, while Ugni Blanc, Merlot Blanc, and Colombard are restricted to a maximum proportion of 30%.
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What wines can qualify for the Bordeaux Supérieur AOP. ?
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Red (min. 11%) and off-dry white wines (min.12%) with a higher minimum alcohol content may qualify for the Bordeaux Supérieur AOP.
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What wines tend to use the Medoc AOP?
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The appellation is typically used by those châteaux who do not qualify for a more precise appellation; namely, those located in the marshy region north of St-Estèphe.
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Can Médoc AOP wines be white?
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No.
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Discuss and differentiate between "En primeur" and "vin primeur".
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En primeur or "wine futures", is a method of purchasing wines early while a vintage is still in a barrel, offering the customer the opportunity to invest in a particular wine before it is bottled. Payment is made at an early stage, a year or 18 months prior to the official release of a vintage. The wines most commonly offered en primeur are from Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône Valley and Port, although other regions are adopting the practice. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_primeur)
A "vin primeur" is a wine that is considered ready for consumption as soon it's fermentation is finished. It is also referred to as "vin jeune", "vin nouveau", and "vin de l'année". The most popular is Beaujolais nouveau but many are produced throughout France. http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_des_vins_primeurs |
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What styles of wine are allowed in standard Bordeaux AOP?
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Standard Bordeaux AOP wines may be red, white, rosé, or clairet—a darker, more aromatic style of rosé that evokes the original claret wines shipped to England in the Middle Ages.
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What grapes and proportions dominate the Right Bank blend?
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Merlot and Cabernet Franc typically dominate blends on the Right Bank, at three-quarters and one-quarter respectively. These proportions may vary greatly depending on the exact commune and château.
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What can be said of the best soil in the Haut-medoc?
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In the Haut-Médoc, the best vineyards are characterized by well-drained gravelly soils, perfectly suited to the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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What is the Cru Artisan?
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Cru Artisan, a designation that has been in use for nearly a century and a half, was formally recognized in 2002. From the 2005 vintage forward, 44 small producers throughout the Médoc’s appellations have the right to use the designation, denoting their place as exceptional stewards of the land and craft of winemaking, without the financing or apparatus of large-scale operations.
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What is the Cru Bourgeois?
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Cru Bourgeois, an embattled classification originally introduced in 1932, divided 444 properties into three categories: Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, and Cru Bourgeois. The classification was not official until 2003, when only 247 châteaux retained their status. The resulting legal action nullified the entire classification. Cru Bourgeois has been reinstated for the 2008 vintage, but it is no longer a specific classification; rather, the term acts as a guarantor of quality and châteaux must apply for it regularly, submitting their wines to a blind tasting panel. The higher designations of Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel and Cru Bourgeois Supérieur have been eliminated.
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What is the most famous Estate in Moulis-en-Médoc AOP?
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Château Chasse-Spleen.
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What is the largest AOP of the Haut-Médoc?
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Margaux AOP is the largest communal appellation of the Haut-Médoc.
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Which AOP in the Haut-Medoc has the largest number of classified growths?
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Margaux has a larger number of classified growths than any other commune (21) .
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Name the oldest identifiable Chateau in Graves?
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Château Pape-Clément remains the first identifiable vineyard estate in the region, a papal gift awarded to Bordeaux in 1305.
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What is the soil in Graves known as?
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In Graves, the soil is similar to the Médoc but becomes sandier toward the south. This mixture of sand, gravel and light clay is known as boulbenes.
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When were the Châteaux of Graves first classified?
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Apart from the inclusion of Château Haut-Brion among the first growths of the Médoc, the red wines of Graves were first classified in 1953, with white wines added in 1959.
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What kinds of wines can be labeled as Graves AOP?
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Both red and white.
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Which Graves classified cru classé Estates no longer produce wine?
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Château La Tour Haut-Brion (classified for red wine) produced its final vintage in 2005, and Château Laville Haut-Brion (classified for white wine) produced its final vintage in 2008. Both properties now supply fruit for a second red wine and a new white wine under the Château La Mission Haut-Brion label.
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When was the communal sub-appellation Pessac-Léognan AOP created in northern Graves?
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In 1987, Pessac-Léognan AOP was created, effectively becoming the prestige appellation for both red and dry white wines while sidelining the producers of the southern Graves. All cru classé properties are located within the communes of Pessac-Léognan AOP.
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Name three of the 10 communes of Pessac-Léognan AOP.
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Pessac, Léognan, Cadaujac, Canéjan, Gradignan, Martillac, Mérignac, Saint-Médard-d'Eyrans, Talence, and Villenave-d'Ornons.
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Name the sweet-wine appellations of Graves.
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Cérons, Barsac, and Sauternes.
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What grapes are permitted in Sauternes AOP?
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Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.
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What two rivers conflux in Sauternes?
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The Ciron and the warmer Garonne.
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What does the French term "tries" refer to?
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Noble rot is fickle and does not attack grapes evenly, requiring the producer to pick the grapes individually, in separate trips through the vineyard (tries), a fabulously expensive proposition available only to the better estates.
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When and how were the sweet wines of Sauternes classified?
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The wines of Sauternes were classified alongside those of the Médoc in 1855, and were divided into second growths and first growths, with one château achieving the rank of Premier Cru Supérieur: Château d’Yquem.
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Name two vintages in which Chateau d'Yquem did not produce wine because of bad weather.
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1974 and 1992.
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Name the dry white wine intermittently produced by Chateau d'Yquem. How is it labelled?
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“Y”, or “Ygrec”, labeled as Bordeaux or Bordeaux Supérieur.
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Name the 5 villages of Sauternes AOP.
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Sauternes AOP covers five villages: Sauternes, Barsac, Fargues, Preignac, and Bommes. The wines of Barsac may be sold as either Barsac AOP or Sauternes AOP.
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What is the unclassified Sauternes AOP Château Gilette famous for?
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Château Gilette releases the remarkable “Crème de Tête” after a decades-long maturation in concrete vats whereas most producers age their wines in a moderate to high percentage of new oak for up to 2 years.
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Which Right Bank Chateau uses Cabernet Sauvignon as a major component of their blend?
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Château Figeac in St-Émilion.
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Was St.Emilion included in the 1855 classification?
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No. St-Émilion created its own three-tier ranking of châteaux in 1954 (published in 1955) with revisions made in 1969, 1985, 1996, and 2006. Unlike the Médoc Classification, the St-Émilion Classification intended revisions every decade, and based such changes in stature on a peer-reviewed tasting of the wines. The legality of such a procedure is now in doubt, however, and while French courts have dismissed the 2006 changes to the classification, a 2009 law reinstated the position of eight châteaux that increased in stature in 2006.
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What are the 3 levels in the St.Emilion classification?
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Premier Cru Classé A (2)
Premier Cru Classé B (13 ) Grand Cru Classé (57) |
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What is misleading about St-Émilion Grand Cru AOP?
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St-Émilion Grand Cru AOP is an appellation, rather than a classificaiton. Wines labeled “St-Émilion Grand Cru” are required to show an additional + 0.5% alcohol, and must undergo a longer élevage than wines simply labeled St-Émilion AOP. All Grand Cru Classé wines must meet the requirements of the St-Émilion Grand Cru AOP.
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What is the soil structure of Pomerol?
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The soil of Pomerol is dominated by sand, clay and gravel, with a subsoil of iron pan and rich clay (crasse de fer).
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Name 3 of the top properties of Pomerol.
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Château Pétrus, Vieux-Château-Certan, Château Lafleur, Château Le Pin, and Château Trotanoy.
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Name the satellite appellations of St-Émilion.
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There are four satellite appellations for St-Émilion: Lussac, St-Georges, Montagne, and Puisseguin.
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How many Right Bank appellations are there? Name them.
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There are 10 Right Bank Appellations:
•St-Émilion AOP •Lussac-St-Émilion AOP •Montagne-St-Émilion AOP •Puisseguin-St-Émilion AOP •St-Georges-St-Émilion AOP •St-Émilion Grand Cru AOP •Pomerol AOP •Lalande-de-Pomerol AOP •Fronsac AOP •Canon-Fronsac AOP |
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Where are the oldest cultivated vineyards of Bordeaux?
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The oldest cultivated vineyards in Bordeaux are not found in Médoc or on the Right Bank of the Dordogne, but within the lesser AOPs of Bourg and Côtes de Bourg.
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What Chateau is considered to be the light of the Côtes de Bourg?
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Château Roc de Cambes.
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Is there any difference between Blaye AOP and Côtes de Blaye?
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To the north of Bourg, the larger Blaye AOP produces red wines and Côtes de Blaye AOP uniquely incorporates a large percentage of Ugni Blanc and Colombard in its dry whites, although many estates in this northernmost Bordeaux region are now allying to the new Côtes de Bordeaux concept.
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What is the philosophy behind the Côtes de Bordeaux AOP?
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As of the 2008 vintage, several preexisting Bordeaux appellations were consolidated as the new Côtes de Bordeaux AOP in an effort to simplify labeling language and offer consumers an alternative to the luxury-priced grand vins that govern the image of Bordeaux. The resulting Côtes de Bordeaux wines are predominantly red, and may list the area of origin—Francs, Castillon, Blaye, Cadillac—on the bottle.
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What kind of wine does Bordeaux's largest region produce?
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Entre-Deux-Mers AOP, the “land between two seas”—the Dordogne and Garonne rivers—is one of Bordeaux’s largest regions and exclusively produces dry white wines.
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What kind of wines are produced in the Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire AOP?
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The Côtes de Bordeaux-Saint-Macaire AOP may produce white wines in sec, moelleux, or liquereux styles.
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The Pays Nantais is the home of which grape varietal?
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Melon de Bourgogne, the wine is named Muscadet.
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Melon de Bourgogne is the cousin of which grape varietal?
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Chardonnay.
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Which region grows the most Muscadet wines, and what percentage of vines does it have?
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Sevre-et-Maine has 85% of Muscadet's vineyards.
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In Sevre-et-Maine, how are the Muscadet vineyards planted and what is the soil type?
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They are densely planted on low hills, varied soil types but most notably gneiss and granite.
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What is the soil type of Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire?
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Steep slopes of schist or granite.
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How does Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire compare to Muscadet from Sevre-et-Maine?
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They tend to be leaner.
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What soil type is Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu and how is this expressed stylistically in the wine?
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They are grown on sandy and stony soils are are suppler and riper than most Muscadet.
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What does Muscadet share in common with Champagne?
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Muscadet has traditionally been bottled sur lie - straight from the fermentation vat, unracked - the lees deepening both flavour and texture.
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How are producers of Muscadet attempting to throw off its reputation as a simple wine?
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They are growing healthier, riper grapes; experimenting with longer lees ageing' distinguishing between different soil types; and treating some of the most concentrated fruit to oak ageing.
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How are producers of Muscadet attempting to throw off its reputation as a simple wine?
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They are growing healthier, riper grapes; experimenting with longer lees ageing' distinguishing between different soil types; and treating some of the most concentrated fruit to oak ageing.
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What wine does Jasnières produce?
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Dry Chenin Blanc and light reds and roses from Pineau d'Aunis.
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What wine does Jasnieres produce?
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Dry Chenin Blanc and light reds and roses from Pineau d'Aunis.
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What is Pineau d'Aunis?
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Pineau d'Aunis is also known as Chenin Noir. It is a red wine grape variety that is grown primarily in the Loire Valley around Anjou and Touraine.
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What is Pineau d'Aunis blended with to make rose wine in Cheverny and Coteaux du Vendômois.?
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It is blended with the white grape varietal, Arbois.
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One can expect which varietal and style of a wine labelled "Cour-Cheverny"?
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Sharp, dry whites made from Romorantin (cousin of Chardonnay).
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Why is the sparkling wine industry of huge importance in the Loire?
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Although global warming is having a marked effect, ripeness in many Loire vineyards can vary so widely from one year to another that they seem hardly to produce the same wine. eg. a wet autumn can deliver a very acidic product.
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What are the principal grapes of Nantes?
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Melon de Bourgogne, Gros Plant Nantais (Folle Blanche)
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What are the principal grapes of Tours St-Symphorien?
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Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc
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What are the principal grapes of Bourges?
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Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
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What style of wine has Anjou traditionally idealized and strived for?
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Sweet white wine, the product of autumn sun and noble rot.
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What style of wine is Anjou now striving for?
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Dry, white wine (made from Chenin Blanc), hand picked and sensitive use of oak.
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Where does Pineau de la Loire reach the best ripeness, sweetness and balance of acidity?
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Coteaux du Layon.
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Name 5 well known Chenin producing appellations within Anjou.
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Coteaux du Layon
Quarts de Chaume Bonnezeaux Coteaux de l'Aubance Savennieres |
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Describe Savennieres' aspect.
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It lies north of the Loire, on one of its rare steep south-facing banks.
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Name two sub-appellations within Savennieres two Grands Crus.
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La Roche aux Moines
La Coulee de Serrant |
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What red varietals are planted in Anjou?
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Cabernet Franc, some Cabernet Sauvignon. Grolleau is also grown but is not part of the Anjou appellation laws, it must therefore be labelled as Vin de Table.
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What are the classic white varietals allowed in the Loire?
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Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Melon de Bourgogne are the classic white varietals for Loire wines.
Secondary varietals: Chardonnay, Orbois, Romorantin, Gros Plant (Folle Blanche), and Chasselas. |
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Which red varietals are found in the Loire?
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Cabernet Franc—known locally as Breton—is the most important varietal, followed by Pinot Noir, Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec (Cot), Pineau d’Aunis, and Groslot (Grolleau).
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Name the appellations of the Pays Nantais.
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Muscadet
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Fiefs Vendéens Gros Plant du Pays Nantais Coteaux d'Ancenis |
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Which Savenniere AOC is a monopole of the producer, Nicolas Joly?
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Coulee de Serrants.
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Saumur is best known for which style of wine?
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Sparkling.
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Coteaux de Layon AOP and Coteaux de l'Aubence are both known for what style of wine from which varietal?
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Chenin Blanc is harvested later in the season as producers hope for botrytis in the sweet wine districts of Coteaux du Layon AOP and Coteaux de l’Aubance AOP.
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Which two AOP's are best known for sweet wines in Coteaux de Layon?
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Bonnezeaux AOP and Quarts de Chaume AOP are noteworthy for the high quality of their sweet wines.
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Does Anjou-Villages AOP include white wine production?
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No, it is a red wine-only appellation.
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If a wine is labelled Anjou-Villages AOP, which varietals are allowed in the blend?
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Cabernet Franc with a proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon
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Saumur AOP covers which styles of wine?
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Saumur AOP covers red, dry white, and sparkling white and rosé wines.
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Saumur whites include which varietals?
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Although regulations call for a move to pure Chenin Blanc wines in the future, Saumur whites may currently contain a combined optional addition of up to 20% Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
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Which varietals are included in Saumur AOP?
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Saumur Rouge wines allow 70% Cabernet Franc min + Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pineau d’Aunis (chenin noir).
Saumur Blanc 100% Chenin Blanc (until 2016 harvest max. 20% Chard & SB). |
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Are rose wines allowed in Saumur AOP production?
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No.
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Which grape varietals are allowed in Cremant de Loire AOP?
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Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Orbois, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau, Grolleau Gris, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pineau d'Aunis.
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Which red varietals are allowed in Saumur-Champigny AOP?
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Cabernet Franc, plus a max. 15% combined Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d'Aunis.
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St. Nicolas de Bourgueil AOP allows which varietal?
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Cabernet Franc, plus a maximum of 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Does Bourgueil AOP allow Cabernet Sauvignon?
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Yes, a maximum of 10%.
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Name three Cabernet Franc producing AOP's.
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Chinon AOP
St Nicolas de Bourgueil AOP Bourgueil AOP |
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Does Chinon AOP produce any white wine?
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Yes, small amounts of Chenin Blanc.
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Which grape(s) are allowed in Vouvray AOP?
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min 95% Chenin Blanc, plus a max. 5% Orbois
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Is Orbois permitted in Mountlouis-sur-Loire?
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No, Chenin Blanc is the only varietal permitted.
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Touraine AOP permits which varietals in red and rose production?
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Gamay, Groslot, Pineau d’Aunis and Cabernet Franc
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Coteaux du Loire AOP permits which grapes?
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The red blends and rosés are based on Pineau d’Aunis and the white wines are exclusively produced from Chenin Blanc.
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How is Chenin Blanc from Coteaux du Loire AOP labelled?
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Jasnieres AOP
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Coteaux du Vendomois specializes in what wine?
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Coteaux du Vendomois specializes in dry rosés of Pineau d’Aunis.
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Where is Cheverny?
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In the Loire, on the eastern edge of Touraine.
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Name 5 appellations of Touraine.
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Touraine
Touraine Noble-Joué Chinon Bourgueil St-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Vouvray Montlouis-sur-Loire Cheverny Cour-Cheverny Valençay Coteaux du Loir Jasnières Coteaux du Vendômois |
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Where is Menetou Salon AOP and what grapes are permitted?
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It is located in the central vineyards of the Loire and permits Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
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Which appellation in the Central Vineyards of the Loire is designated solely for the production of Cabernet Franc?
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Orléans-Cléry AOP,
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Name four of the appellations in the Central Vineyards of the Loire.
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Sancerre
Pouilly-Fumé Pouilly-sur-Loire Menetou-Salon Quincy Reuilly Coteaux du Giennois Orléans Orléans-Cléry |
