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Loire Valley
Which royal château is surrounded by AOC vineyards?
Which royal château is surrounded by AOC vineyards?
Wine culture
What is the average aging time for Saumur blanc?
What is the average aging time for Saumur blanc?
Wine culture
Why is Clos de la Coulée de Serrant considered mythical?
Why is Clos de la Coulée de Serrant considered mythical?
Loire Valley
What are the main aromas of Loire Sauvignon Blanc?
What are the main aromas of Loire Sauvignon Blanc?
Loire Valley
What are the four main wine regions of the Loire Valley?
What are the four main wine regions of the Loire Valley?
Appellations
What red grape dominates in Saumur-Champigny?
What red grape dominates in Saumur-Champigny?
Appellations
What is the smallest Loire Valley appellation?
What is the smallest Loire Valley appellation?
Wine culture
Why is Sancerre often compared to Chablis?
Why is Sancerre often compared to Chablis?
Wine in practice
What Loire wine pairs best with rillettes?
What Loire wine pairs best with rillettes?
Appellations
What is the single grape variety in Quincy AOC?
What is the single grape variety in Quincy AOC?
Wine culture
Which Loire wines are made “sur lie”?
Which Loire wines are made “sur lie”?
Varietals
Where does the name “Cabernet Franc” come from?
Where does the name “Cabernet Franc” come from?
Varietals
Why is Chenin called the “king of the Loire Valley”?
Why is Chenin called the “king of the Loire Valley”?
Varietals
What grape variety makes Crémant de Loire sparkle?
What grape variety makes Crémant de Loire sparkle?
Wine culture
What is the main factor that distinguishes a dry wine from a sweet wine in the Loire?
What is the main factor that distinguishes a dry wine from a sweet wine in the Loire?
Varietals
Which grape variety is mainly used for wines from the Coteaux du Layon appellation?
Which grape variety is mainly used for wines from the Coteaux du Layon appellation?
Wine culture
What’s the difference between Crémant de Loire and Champagne?
What’s the difference between Crémant de Loire and Champagne?
Varietals
What are the main aromas of Sauvignon Blanc wines from the Loire?
What are the main aromas of Sauvignon Blanc wines from the Loire?
Wine culture
What role does the Loire River play in regulating the region’s winegrowing climate?
What role does the Loire River play in regulating the region’s winegrowing climate?
Varietals
What are the key flavor characteristics of wines made from Chenin Blanc?
What are the key flavor characteristics of wines made from Chenin Blanc?
Wine in practice
Which iconic cheese pairs perfectly with Sancerre white wine?
Which iconic cheese pairs perfectly with Sancerre white wine?
Appellations
Which appellation is known for its red wines made primarily from Gamay?
Which appellation is known for its red wines made primarily from Gamay?
Wine culture
Which French king helped popularize Loire Valley wines at the royal court?
Which French king helped popularize Loire Valley wines at the royal court?
Wine culture
What are the three most common soil types in the Loire Valley vineyards?
What are the three most common soil types in the Loire Valley vineyards?