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30 Cards in this Set
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What are the 4 sub-regions of the Loire Valley running from east to west?
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the Nantais
Anjou-Saumer Touraine the Central Vineyards |
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What is the grape variety used in a Savennières. Describe the characteristics of a wine from this area
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late harvested Chenin Blanc, with no botrytis influence
austere, highly acidic when young full bodied, dry wines with exceptional quality and complexity honey and smokey-mineral flavours as they evolve |
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Describe the soil types in the Chablis region.
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best sites are limestone overlaid with a layer of Kimmeridgian clay (rich in marine fossils).
lesser sites have Portlandian clay (Petit Chablis) |
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How is Gamay pruned and trained in Beaujolais?
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The vines are trained en gobelet. They are pruned to spurs around the head of the vine and then the shoots are tied together to hold them together
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what is the difference between wines called “Bordeaux Copies” and “South-West” wines?
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Bordeaux Copies describe the regions that adjoin those of Bordeaux. The climate is similar to Bordeaux and the same grape varieties are used as in Bordeaux.
South-West wines, the grape varieties and styles of wines are different than Bordeaux. Madiran and Cahors are the two areas of importance |
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Which Chablis category is most likely to show some use of oak?
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Chablis Grand Cru
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What commune in Côte Chalonnaise only produces whites?
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Montagny
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In what region of Burgundy is Pouilly-Fuissé located?
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Mâconnais
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What soil type are the Beaujolais Crus grown on?
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granitic schist
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What is the maximum permitted alcohol content for Muscadet?
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12%
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When is Muscadet sur Lie bottled?
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in the spring following the vintage
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What region of Burgundy is Gevrey-Chambertin located in?
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Côte de Nuits
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What are the characteristics of a Bourgogne Aligoté?
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high in acidity, low alcohol and neutral
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What classification does the Montrachet vineyard hold?
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Premier Cru
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What style of red wines does Côte de Nuits produce?
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long lived, medium structure and fuller bodied
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Which 2 Beaujolais Crus are the most powerful & full-bodied?
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Morgon and Moulin-à- Vent
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What type of climate does Burgundy have?
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northern continental
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What climate do the Central Vineyards in Loire Valley have?
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cool continental
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What is another name for the Melon Blanc grape?
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Muscadet
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Which of the following areas in the Loire is prone to botrytis?
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Bonnezeaux
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What grape is used for the red wines of Sancerre?
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Pinot Noir
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Where can the Kimmeridgian clay soils of Menetou-Salon also be found?
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Chablis
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What style of wine does Saumur-Champigny produce?
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red wines from Cabernet Franc
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Which grape must account for 70% of the blend in a Cahors?
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Auxerrois
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What style of wine does Monbazillac have a reputation for?
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botrytised sweet wines
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What grape is used in a Madiran wine?
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Tannat
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Loire valley
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Côte d'Or
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Burgundy
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South West France
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