Alsace Flashcards
Who is the producer in Alsace that advocates using blends as opposed to single varietal
Marcel Deiss
What is the largest GC in Alsace?
What is the smallest?
Largest: Schlossberg (was also the 1st GC. 1975)
Smallest: Kanzlerberg
Where is the Clos St-Hune located?
Rosacker GC
in Ribeauville, Haut Rhin
Clos des Capucin is located in what GC?
Schlossberg GC
in Kayserberg, Haut Rhin
Clos des Capucins is a highly respected vineyard site in Alsace, with a long and distinguished history. The vineyard is a monopole of Domaine Weinbach, established in 1612 by the Capucin monks who built the clos. The Weinbach title was chosen for its symbolism, meaning “The Stream of Wine”, a reference to the brook flowing through the estate en route from the lower Vosges mountain range to the Rhine river.
What are the GC’s in Alsace that may label Pinot Noir
Hengst - Haut Rhin
Kirchberg de Barr - Bas Rhin
Vorbourg
Which GC can label Sylvanner?
Zotzenberg
Pinot Blanc is sometimes called this in Alsace
Klevner
Gutedel is called this in Alsace
Chasselas
Auxerrois may be accorded the title of
Pinot Blanc
-Cuz they were once called the same thing.
Which Noble grape is the last to ripen?
Riesling
An Alsatian AOP Law mandates that from 2008 forward, riesling must be this
Dry in style. Max RS of 9g/L. this ruling does not apply to GC wines or wines labeled with a lieu-dit
Formerly called Tokay d’Alsace or Tokay Pinot Gris. What is this grape called now?
Pinot Gris
What is the difference between Edelzwicker and Gentil
Edelzwicker - noble mixture. Can legit be any blend and even single varietal. doesn’t even need to be vintage dated
Gentil - 50% min noble grapes
What are the 5 grape allowed in Jura production
Poulsard
Trousseau
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Savagnin
What is the climate of the Jura?
Continental
Gamay Blanc is also known as this in the Jura
Chardonnay
T/F
Roses in the Jura can include all five grapes and are usually made in the Vin Gris Style
True
What are the three permitted grapes for use in L’Etoile AOP
Chardonnay
Savagnin
Puolsard
What is Nature known as in the Jura?
Savagnin
How long must Vin Jaune be left in barrel under Voile
kept in barrel until December 15th of the 6th year following harvest
What were some of the vintages not declared in the Chateau Chalon Commune
1980
1984
Cremant du Jura AOP was designated in 1995. What blend must comprise 70% of the blend
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Trousseau
Cremant du Jura AOP Rose’s must contain this minimum amount of grey or black grapes
50% min combined
Pinot Noir
PINOT GRIS
Trousseau
Poulsard
What does a wine labeled Ouille indicate?
The barrels had been topped up to avoid oxidation
What is the most common grape found in Savoie?
Jacquere
Savoie has a continental climate. The climate is moderated by these two lakes.
Lake Bourget
Lake Geneva
Roussette de Savoie
Roussette du Bugey
Both regions are 100% this varietal
100% Altesse
What is the name of the wine region on the western side of the Vosges Mountains?
Lorraine
How many Grand Crus are allowed to blend in Alsace?
2
Altenberg de Bergheim - 50-70% Riesling
Kaefferkopf - 60-80% Gewurtztraminer
What is the principle vine training method in Alsace?
Guyot
Generally, in Alsace, if a grape variety is shown on the label, it must comprise what % of that wine?
100%
Pinot Blanc is the exception to this rule. It may be blended with Auxerrois
