The Loire: One River, Many Wine Styles

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Knowledge check

Can the claim survive the glass?

Each attempt draws a fresh mix from this lesson’s question bank. Choose the best answer for each question. You need 4 of 5 to complete this lesson.

01Muscadet is made from Muscat.

True False

02The Loire has one uniform climate from coast to inland vineyards.

True False

03Knowing that a Loire wine is Chenin Blanc establishes its sweetness.

True False

04What is a reasonable first expectation for Melon in Muscadet?

Fresh acidity, restrained fruit and possible lees texture Always intensely grapey sweetness Heavy red-wine tannin A required flavour of new oak

05What is Melon’s historical geographic association before its Atlantic Loire home?

Burgundy Champagne alone The northern Rhône alone Provence alone

Serious wine knowledge.
Questionable levels of seriousness.

Taste responsibly. Spitting is encouraged. Transport plans beat tasting notes.

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