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25 Cards in this Set
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What are the white grapes of Anjou-Saumur?
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Chenin Blanc; with up to 20% Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc being permitted in some cases
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What are the major red grapes of Anjou-Saumur?
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Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
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Describe the climate of Anjou-Saumur
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Northerly continental climate with some maritime influences.
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Describe the soils types of Anjou-Saumur
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-Schist in the the west
-Tuffa in Saumur -Shale and gravel in Saumur-Champigny |
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Describe the styles and ecepagement of Anjou AOP
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-Whites: Chenin Blanc plus max. 20% combined Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
-Red: Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon plus max. 30% combined Pineau d'Aunis and Grolleau |
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What are the characteristics of Chenin Blanc from Anjou AOP?
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-High in acid from northerly climate
-Astringency from high levels of extract |
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What is a synonym for Chenin Blanc in the Loire Valley?
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Pineau de la Loire
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What percentage of Anjou production is devoted to Rose?
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45%
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What fraction of the plantings in Anjou are dedicated to Cabernet Franc?
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1/3
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What are the permitted grapes of Savenniers AOP?
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Whites from 100% Chenin Blanc
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Describe the soil type and exposure of Savenniers AOP?
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-Blue schist mixed with volcanic debris
-North bank of Loire River with Southern Exposure |
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What are the typical characteristics of Chenin Blanc from Savenierres?
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-Typically dry
-Great complexity and honeyed richness with age |
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Which two former sub-appelations of Savennierres, long regarded as the unofficial Grand Crus of Savennieres, received their own AOP status in 2011?
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Roche aux Moines AOP
Coulee de Serrant AOP |
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Coulee de Serrant is a monopoly of which highly regarded producer?
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Nicolas Joly
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What are the grapes of the Coteaux du Layon AOP?
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Whites from 100% Chenin Blanc
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Describe the wines from Coteaux du Layon AOP
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-Sweet wine produced from late harvest Chenin Blanc that is often Botrytis infected.
-Not as rich and unctuous as Sauternes |
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What is the minimum residual sugar content for wines from Coteaux du Layon?
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34 grams per liter
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What does the term harvesting in tries mean?
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Multiple, successive passes are made throughout the vineyard and only grapes affected by Noble Rot are chosen.
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Describe the style and ecepagement of wines from Bonnezeaux AOP
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-White from 100% Chenin Blanc
-Minimum Residual Sugar: 51 grams per liter -Minimum alcohol: 15% -Grapes MAY be Botrytis affected -Harvesting in tries is mandatory -Chaptalization is legal |
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Describe the style and ecepagement of wines from Quarts de Chaume AOP
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-White 100% Chenin Blanc
-Grand Cru -Minimum alcohol: 18% -Minimum residual sugar: 85 grams per liter -Grapes MUST be affected by either Passerillage or Botrytis -Harvesting in tries is mandatory -Chaptalization is illegal |
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List the highly regarded producers of Quarts du Chaume and Bonnezeaux
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-Quarts du Chaume: Domaine des Baumard and Chateau Pierre-Bise
-Bonnezeaux: Chateau des Fesles |
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What are the highly regarded AOPs that fall within the Coteaux Layon AOP?
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Bonnezeaux AOP and Quarts de Chaume AOP
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What are the village level designations for Coteaux du Layon AOP?
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-Beaulieu-sur-Layon
-Rablay-Sur-Layon -Rochefort-sur-Loire -Faye d'Anjou -St-Aubin de Luigne -St-Lambert du Lattay -Chaume 1er Cru |
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Describe the styles and encepagement of Anjou Villages AOP.
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-Red: Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
-Some of regions best red wines -Typically Cabernet Franc bolstered with Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Describe the styles and encepagement of Saumur AOP
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White: 100% Chenin Blanc
Red: Cabernet Franc with a maximum 30% combined Cabernet Sauvignon and Pineau d'Aunis |
