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19 Cards in this Set
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T or F: Anjou is a sub-region of Saumur |
FALSE Saumur is a sub-region of Anjoy |
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Can a wine from Anjou be labeled Saumur AOP? |
No |
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Can a wine from Saumur be labeled Anjou AOP? |
YES |
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T or F: Anjou Villages produces both red and white wines |
FALSE Red only |
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Name the prominent varietal of Anjou Villages Brissac |
Cab Franc |
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What is the min alc for Savennieres AOP? |
Sec: 11.5% Demi-sec -> Doux: 12.5% |
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Describe the soils of Savennieres |
Steep, south-facing slopes of blue schist and volcanic debris |
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T or F: Chaptalization is prohibited in Savennieres |
TRUE |
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When did Savennieres gain AOC status? |
1952 |
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Which AOC has more ha under vine; Coulee de Serrant or Roche aux Moines? |
Roche aux Moines (33 ha) Coulee (7 ha) |
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When did the two unofficial grand crus of Savennieres gain AOC status? |
2011 |
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Name some notable vineyard sites of Savennieres besides the two sub-AOCs |
La Croix Picot La Pierre Becherelle Le Clos du Papillon Le Clos de Varennes Les Coteaux |
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Which Chateau was established by Luc Bizard? |
Chateau d'Epire |
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Which chateau is Gordon Pirie associated with? |
Chateau des Varennes |
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What is the 'Chateau' name of Domaine du Closel? |
Chateau des Vaults |
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When did Nicolas Joly begin making wine in Savennieres? |
1962 |
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Name 5 notable producers of Savennieres |
Nicolas Joly Chateau d'Epire Domaine du Closel Clos de Coulaine Domaine aux Moines Chateau des Varennes Domaine Taillander Domaine Baumard Domaine de la Bergerie Damien Laureau |
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Name the 5 best vintages of Savennieres since 1980 |
1989 1990 1997 2005 2009 |
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Name 3 poor vintages for Savennieres since 1990 |
1998 2001 2003 (HOT) 2006 |
