https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valleyen-USTelligent Community 13https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valleyThu, 29 Aug 2024 10:58:44 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61Jonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Study-Guide by Jonathan Eichholz on 8/29/2024 10:58:44 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/78Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:09:39 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 78 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 6/18/2024 3:09:39 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/77Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:16:02 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61Jonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 77 posted to Study-Guide by Jonathan Eichholz on 10/12/2022 12:16:02 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/76Mon, 28 Mar 2022 22:16:59 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61Sandra Banhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 76 posted to Study-Guide by Sandra Ban on 3/28/2022 10:16:59 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/75Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:52:06 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61Jennifer Angelosantehttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 75 posted to Study-Guide by Jennifer Angelosante on 12/9/2021 4:52:06 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/74Wed, 11 Nov 2020 19:48:12 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61Jennifer Angelosantehttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 74 posted to Study-Guide by Jennifer Angelosante on 11/11/2020 7:48:12 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/73Wed, 11 Nov 2020 19:46:06 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61Jennifer Angelosantehttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 73 posted to Study-Guide by Jennifer Angelosante on 11/11/2020 7:46:06 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/72Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:40:29 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 72 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 2/14/2020 6:40:29 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/71Sat, 07 Dec 2019 18:15:58 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 71 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 12/7/2019 6:15:58 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/70Tue, 23 Jul 2019 21:51:34 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 70 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 7/23/2019 9:51:34 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/69Mon, 22 Jul 2019 22:12:05 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 69 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 7/22/2019 10:12:05 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/68Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:53:46 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 68 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 7/22/2019 9:53:46 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/67Sat, 16 Feb 2019 02:40:12 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61Stacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 67 posted to Study-Guide by Stacy Ladenburger on 2/16/2019 2:40:12 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/66Fri, 27 Jul 2018 20:25:54 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61Rebecca Finemanhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 66 posted to Study-Guide by Rebecca Fineman on 7/27/2018 8:25:54 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/65Mon, 05 Mar 2018 03:05:07 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61Vincent Morrowhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 65 posted to Study-Guide by Vincent Morrow on 3/5/2018 3:05:07 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/64Sat, 10 Feb 2018 04:49:35 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61Jonathan Rosshttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 64 posted to Study-Guide by Jonathan Ross on 2/10/2018 4:49:35 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/63Fri, 10 Nov 2017 19:41:41 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61Vincent Morrowhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 63 posted to Study-Guide by Vincent Morrow on 11/10/2017 7:41:41 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/62Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:32:50 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 62 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 10/24/2017 9:32:50 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/61Sun, 22 Oct 2017 23:45:37 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61Vincent Morrowhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 61 posted to Study-Guide by Vincent Morrow on 10/22/2017 11:45:37 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/60Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:55:41 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 60 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 10/20/2017 12:55:41 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley/revision/59Thu, 19 Oct 2017 01:05:30 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/learn/study/w/study-wiki/154/loire-valley#commentsRevision 59 posted to Study-Guide by GuildSomm Admin on 10/19/2017 1:05:30 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p><a name="top"></a></p> <div> <div class="style_box">Table of Contents <ol> <li>The Loire Valley</li> <li>Pays Nantais</li> <li>Anjou-Saumur</li> <li>Touraine</li> <li>The Central Vineyards</li> <li>Other Appellations of Central France</li> <li>Review Quizzes</li> </ol> </div> <p><a name="01"></a></p> The Loire Valley <p class="callout" style="text-align:justify;">The Loire is France&rsquo;s longest river and the last wild river in Europe. On its meandering 629-mile path from its headwaters in the Massif Central to its mouth on the Atlantic Coast, the Loire River nurtures a number of distinct wine regions that defy easy categorization.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The most notable appellations exist in a nearly unbroken chain from Pays Nantais on the Atlantic Coast to the Central Vineyards of the Upper Loire, which stand at the exact geographical center of France. The Loire Valley, or Jardin de la France, is a patchwork of agriculture, history, and natural beauty and was designated a World Heritage Site in 2000.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Winemaking in the Loire dates to at least the first century CE. Viticulture in Touraine was chronicled in the sixth century, and Chenin Blanc may have appeared by 845 just south of Angers, although conclusive evidence of the grape&#39;s presence in the Loire Valley does not arrive until the 16th century. Cabernet Franc also has a long history in the region. Despite its Basque origin, Cabernet Franc&#39;s long migration to Loire vineyards was confirmed by the French writer Fran&#231;ois Rabelais in a 1534 publication, and it may have arrived in the region as early as the 11th century. Loire wines have always been an important commodity in the cafes of Paris, and they were exported via Nantes to England by the 11th century. The wines of Sancerre, Anjou, and Saint-Pour&#231;ain succeeded each other in national repute during the High and Late Middle Ages, when the Loire Valley was the focus of French society. This focus shifted with King Louis XIV’s coronation at Reims and his development of Versailles. The pastoral Loire Valley faded from view as the Industrial Age blossomed and swifter transit brought new wines to Paris. Crippled by phylloxera in the 1880s and supplanted by the wines of Bordeaux and others</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'da7090f5-a4d9-45e1-87ca-70ac4792bb61' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div>