Alsace

Question 1

Who is the producer in Alsace that advocates using blends as opposed to single varietal

Answer 1

Marcel Deiss

Question 2

What is the largest GC in Alsace?

What is the smallest?

Answer 2

Largest: Schlossberg (was also the 1st GC. 1975)

Smallest: Kanzlerberg

Question 3

Where is the Clos St-Hune located?

Answer 3

Rosacker GC
in Ribeauville, Haut Rhin

Question 4

Clos des Capucin is located in what GC?

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

What are the GC’s in Alsace that may label Pinot Noir

Answer 5

Hengst - Haut Rhin
Kirchberg de Barr - Bas Rhin

Vorbourg

Question 6

Which GC can label Sylvanner?

Answer 6

Zotzenberg

Question 7

Pinot Blanc is sometimes called this in Alsace

Answer 7

Klevner

Question 8

Gutedel is called this in Alsace

Answer 8

Chasselas

Question 9

Auxerrois may be accorded the title of

Answer 9

Pinot Blanc
-Cuz they were once called the same thing.

Question 10

Which Noble grape is the last to ripen?

Answer 10

Riesling

Question 11

An Alsatian AOP Law mandates that from 2008 forward, riesling must be this

Answer 11

Dry in style. Max RS of 9g/L. this ruling does not apply to GC wines or wines labeled with a lieu-dit

Question 12

Formerly called Tokay d’Alsace or Tokay Pinot Gris. What is this grape called now?

Answer 12

Pinot Gris

Question 13

What is the difference between Edelzwicker and Gentil

Answer 13

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

Question 14

What are the 5 grape allowed in Jura production

Answer 14

Poulsard
Trousseau
Pinot Noir

Chardonnay
Savagnin

Question 15

What is the climate of the Jura?

Answer 15

Continental

Question 16

Gamay Blanc is also known as this in the Jura

Answer 16

Chardonnay

Question 17

T/F
Roses in the Jura can include all five grapes and are usually made in the Vin Gris Style

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What are the three permitted grapes for use in L’Etoile AOP

Answer 18

Chardonnay
Savagnin
Puolsard

Question 19

What is Nature known as in the Jura?

Answer 19

Savagnin

Question 20

How long must Vin Jaune be left in barrel under Voile

Answer 20

kept in barrel until December 15th of the 6th year following harvest

Question 21

What were some of the vintages not declared in the Chateau Chalon Commune

Answer 21

1980
1984

Question 22

Cremant du Jura AOP was designated in 1995. What blend must comprise 70% of the blend

Answer 22

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Trousseau

Question 23

Cremant du Jura AOP Rose’s must contain this minimum amount of grey or black grapes

Answer 23

50% min combined
Pinot Noir
PINOT GRIS
Trousseau
Poulsard

Question 24

What does a wine labeled Ouille indicate?

Answer 24

The barrels had been topped up to avoid oxidation

Question 25

What is the most common grape found in Savoie?

Answer 25

Jacquere

Question 26

Savoie has a continental climate. The climate is moderated by these two lakes.

Answer 26

Lake Bourget
Lake Geneva

Question 27

Roussette de Savoie
Roussette du Bugey

Both regions are 100% this varietal

Answer 27

100% Altesse

Question 28

What is the name of the wine region on the western side of the Vosges Mountains?

Answer 28

Lorraine

Question 29

How many Grand Crus are allowed to blend in Alsace?

Answer 29

2
Altenberg de Bergheim - 50-70% Riesling
Kaefferkopf - 60-80% Gewurtztraminer

Question 30

What is the principle vine training method in Alsace?

Answer 30

Guyot

Question 31

Generally, in Alsace, if a grape variety is shown on the label, it must comprise what % of that wine?

Answer 31

100%
Pinot Blanc is the exception to this rule. It may be blended with Auxerrois