Alsace Flashcards
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If a wine is white and labeled Bugey “Manicle” what grape is used to produce it? What if it’s red?
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100% Chardonnay if white
100% Pinot Noir if red
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Vendagnes Tardives and Sélection do Grains Nobles indicated on the label may apply to what two appellations?
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Alsace AOP
Alsace Grand Cru AOP
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Most of Alsace’s vineyards lie within what valley?
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Munster Valley
4
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What river forms Alsace’s eastern border with Germany?
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Rhine River
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In addition to creating a rainshadow, the Vosges Mountains provide protection from what weather hazard? Why is this important?
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Wind
Adds excess pressure on vines in an already marginal climate
Can cause poor fruit set and/or low yields
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Chasselas may be encountered under what other name in Alsace?
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Gutedel
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Chardonnay in Alsace may only be used in what AOP?
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Crémant d’Alsace AOP
8
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In what département are the majority of Sylvaner plantings found?
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Bas-Rhin
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In what département are the majority of Gewurztraminer plantings found?
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Haut-Rhin
10
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What chemical compound gives and impressions of sweetness to Gewurztraminer?
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Glycerol
11
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In what year were regional synonyms for Pinot Gris banned?
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2007
12
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Rouge and rosé AOP wines may only be produced from what varietal?
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Pinot Noir
13
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What 5 communes are authorized to produced Klevener de Heiligenstein?
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Bourgheim, Gertwiller, Goxwiller, Heiligenstein, Obernai
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What is the minimum planting density for Alsace AOP wines?
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4,000 vines/ha
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Which AOPs of Alsace mandate a minimum planting density of 4,500 vines/ha?
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Alsace AOP Communal/Lieu-Dit
Alsace Grand Cru AOP
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What are the two late harvest designations in Alsace? When were each first introduced as a legal designation?
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Vendanges Tardives
Selections de Grains Nobles
Both were introduced in 1984
17
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How does Riesling produced in Alsace differ traditionally from German Riesling?
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Traditionally dry and full-bodied compared to the traditional off-dry or sweet and light German Rieslings
18
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Is Riesling early or late ripening? What kind of sites is it usually planted to?
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Late and thus gets Alsace’s most favored sites, typically in a well-exposed situation in the hillier southern half of the region.
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Prior to 2007 what was Pinot Gris referred to in Alsace?
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Tokay d’Alsace
20
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Muscat d’Alsace is usually a blend of what two grapes?
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Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Muscat Ottonel
21
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What is the synonym fro Pinot Blanc in Alsace?
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Klevner
22
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What grape is permitted to be blended with Pinot Blanc and can be 100% of the blend and still labeled Pinot Blanc?
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Auxerrois
23
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What three non-noble grapes are largely blended together for Edelzwicker bottlings?
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Chasselas (Gutedel)
Sylvaner
Pinot Blanc
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What are the two most produced eaux-de-vie in Alsace and the fruit from which they’re distilled?
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Framboise (raspberry) Poire Williams (pear)
25
What year was Alsace Grand Cru recognized as an AOC? In what years was it subsequently expanded?
1975
Expanded in 1983, 1992, and 2007
26
In regards to levels of sweetness what can be said about VT wines?
Vary widely in sweetness. Some are almost dry (but quite concentrated) to really quite sweet, yet no hint of sweetness level is given on most labels
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What grape is the most frequent producer of SGN wines?
Gewurztraminer
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How many total appellations are in Alsace?
53
| 51 of which are Grands Crus
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What is the name of the traditional bottle of Alsace?
Flute of Alsace
30
Alsace Grand Cru AOP was previously one AOP for all Grands Crus. In what year was an individual AOP awarded for each to better protect the vineyards?
2012
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Is hand harvesting mandatory for Alsace Grand Cru AOPs?
Yes
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What are the four noble grapes of Alsace?
Riesling
Muscat
Gewurztraminer
Muscat
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What is the synonym for Savignin in Alsace?
Klevener
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What type of soil type dominates the higher altitude vineyards of the Jura? The lower altitude sites?
Jurassic limestone and marl (higher altitude vineyards)
Clay (lower sites)
35
Which late harvest designation correlates to wines that suppress varietal character in return for the complexities of botrytis? What style (sweetness) are these wines in practice?
Selections de Grains Nobles
Dessert-like sweet
36
Clos-Ste-Hune is considered one of the greatest expressions of Riesling in the world. From what Grand Cru vineyard does the fruit used for its production come from?
Rosacker
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Why are Alsatian Rieslings considered to be among the most long-lived white wines in the world?
Pronounced acidity and minerality
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If a still wine is labeled Bugey “Montagnieu” what grape is used to produce it? What if it’s Mousseux/Pétillant? What three grapes must comprise a minimum of 70% for its production?
100% Mondeuse
Mondeuse, Chardonnay, and Altesse must comprise minimum of 70% for its production.
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In what style is rosé usually produced in within the Côtes de Jura? What does this mean? What grapes are used most commonly in its production? (5)
Vin Gris style.
Wine gets its color from a pressing for exclusively rosé where the grapes are almost immediately pressed after a short fermentation.
Poulsard, Trousseau, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Traminer.
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Roussette de Savoie AOP wines are made from 100% of what grape that is synonymous with Roussette?
Altesse
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Why do some producers, while producing wine with fruit from Grand Cru vineyards, choose instead to bottle their wines as Alsace AOP without mention of the vineyard on the label? What is the most notable example of this?
The rapid development of the Alsatian Grand Cru system coupled with the lack of an intermediary premier cru has many producers feeling that the politics of the vineyard selection has far outweighed the specificity of the site as many vineyards are delisted too largely.
42
What are the main red and white grapes respectively used for the production of Moselle AOP wines?
Pinot Noir for red
Auxerrois for whites
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What are two Grand Cru vineyards notable for blending?
Altenberg de Bergheim
| Kaefferkopf
44
Which noble grape is considered the most planted in Alsace?
Riesling
45
What is the minimum atm measure of pressure that a bottle of Crémant d’Alsace must be bottled under?
4 atm is the minimum
46
With sweetness creeping upwards in recent years, Alsatian AOP law mandates that from what year forward that the standard Riesling must be dry in style?
2008
47
Which Grand Cru vineyard produces its varietal bottlings from a non-noble grape? What’s the grape? Who's the top producer here?
Zotzenberg
Sylvaner
Albert Seltz
48
What is the name of the appellation that produces exclusively Vin Jaune?
Château Chalon
49
What three permutations of Muscat exist in Alsace?
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Muscat Rosé à Petits Grains
Muscat Ottonel
50
The AOP of L’Etoile is named after what? What style of wine is produced here and from what grapes?
takes its name from a local fossil, shaped like a five-pointed star.
Oxidative style is the norm here made from Chardonnay, Poulsard, and Savagnin
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What soils are mostly present on the Mountain slopes in Alsace? The lower slopes? The plains?
Schist, granite, and volcanic sediments (Mountain slopes)
Limestone base (lower slopes)
Richer alluvial clay and gravel (plains)
52
Rosacker is located in what village? What is the major soil type here? Top wine produced here?
Hunawihr
Dolomitic Limestone is the main soil type here.
Trimbach Clos Ste Hune
53
Where does Jura get its name?
Jurassic limestone that it sits on top of
54
Sparkling wine is produced in Vin de Savoie AOP and is labeled with one of which two designations? What’s the difference?
Vin de Savoie Mousseux (bottled under higher pressure, more effervescent)
Vin de Savoie Pétillant
55
Which late harvest designation may show botrytis but emphasizes varietal purity and vary in actual RS and can be quite dry?
Vendanges Tardives
56
For how long are Jura Vin de Paille wines aged prior to their release? How much of this time must be spend in neutral wood barrels?
minimum 3 years of aging with 18 months in neutral wood barrels
57
What grape is excluded from the production of Jura Vin de Paille?
Pinot Noir
58
Which appellation in Vin de Savoie AOP produces wine from 100% Roussanne?
Chignin-Bergeron
59
What is the VDL appellation in Jura? How is it produced (ingredients)?
Macvin du Jura
Aged Marc is added to unfermented grape must, resulting in a sweet, unfermented but alcoholic grape juice.
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In what year did a divergence in style begin between the way wine was being made in Germany compared to Alsace?
1945
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The better vineyards of Alsace face what direction?
Southern, southeastern, or warm eastern exposures
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What red and white grape(s) respectively are the major grapes used for the production of Côtes de Toul AOP wines?
Pinot Noir for reds
Auxerrois and Aubin for whites.
63
Prior to 2011 how many Grand Cru appellations existed for Alsace Grand Cru AOP wine?
1 for all Grands Crus.
After 2011 each Grand Cru received its own appellation.
64
Which non-noble grapes can be bottled to produce AOP wine in Alsace? (4)
Pinot Noir
Sylvaner
Pinot Blanc (Klevner)
Chasselas (Gutedel)
65
Following fermentation, wine destined to become Vin Jaune is kept in barrel until what date?
Until December 15 of the sixth year following harvest.
66
What is the only red grape allowed to be used in the production of Alsace AOP wine?
What is the only red grape allowed to be used in the production of Alsace AOP wine?
67
In regards to style how does Gewürztraminer compare to Muscat?
Gewürztraminer is higher in alcohol and more likely to be off-dry
68
What is the smallest Grand Cru vineyard in Alsace? Size? Largest/Size?
Kanzlerberg (3ha)
Schlossberg (80ha)
69
What three wars had the most significant impact on viticulture in Alsace?
Thirty Years War
WWI
WWII
70
What percentage of Alsace’s total AOP output is white wine? What % of all white French AOP white wine is produced in Alsace?
90% is white
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What is the synonym for Roussanne in Savoie? What three other grapes are commonly used in the production of white wine in the Vin de Savoie AOP?
Bergeron
Jacquère, Altesse, and Chardonnay
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What is difficult to discern about a bottle of white wine from the Jura from just from the information provided on the label? Assume that you’re unfamiliar with the producer and the wine.
Whether it is oxidative or not in style.
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In what village is Zotzenberg located? What is the major soiltype of this vineyard? Grape? Who is the producer?
Mittelbergheim
Marl-Limestone is the main soil type here.
Sylvaner is the grape.
Albert Seltz
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What is straw wine known as in the Côtes de Jura? What kind of grapes are used in its production? For how long are they left to dry after harvest? What must weight do they surpass following the drying process? Are the grapes botrytized? What three AOPs may this wine be labeled as?
Vin de Paille
Ripe but not botrytised grapes are left to dry for a minimum of 6 weeks after harvest
Must have minimum must weight of 320g/L
Arbois AOP
L'Etoile AOP
Côtes du Jura AOP
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Minimum potential alcohol is higher for Grand Cru Alsace AOP wine. What is the minimum potential alcohol that must be observed prior to fermentation for each noble grape variety?
Riesling and Muscat (11%)
Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris (12.5%)
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Vin Jaune can be bottled under which four AOPs?
Côtes du Jura vin Jaune AOP
Château Chalon AOP
Arbois Vin Jaune AOP
Vin Jaune de L'Etoile AOP
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What three red grapes make most of the red wine produced in the Côtes de Jura AOP?
Poulsard (Ploussard)
Trousseau
Pinot Noir
78
Who produces Clos St Urbain? What village is it located near? What is the soil type of this vineyard?
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Thann
Volcanic Soils
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Both styles of late harvest wines are produced from hand-harvested fruit and must contain high must weights prior to fermentation. What are the minimum must weights for each of the noble varieties for both designations? Hint: RM and PG
Vendanges Tardives
Riesling and Muscat (235 g/L)
Pinot Gris & Gewürztraminer (257 g/L)
Selections de Grains Nobles
Riesling and Muscat (276 g/L)
Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer (306 g/L)
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Which four communes may append their name to the Roussette de Savoie AOP?
Frangy
Marestel
Monterminod
Monthoux
81
For how long must a bottle of Crémant d’Alsace age on its lees prior to disgorging? For how long total must it age prior to release?
9 months on the lees before disgorgement
1 year total before release
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What are the three blending designations in Alsace? How do they differ in regards to production and labeling?
Edelzwicker
Does not need to be vintage-dated and not legally obligated to use more than one grape.
In practice are blends but do not need to list varietals.
Gentil
Superior designation for blends, requiring a minimum of 50% noble grapes. Any other Alsace grape can compose the remainder.
Base wines must be vinified separately.
Field Blends
grapes are typically vinified together and produced under a vineyard name.
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What is the only village allowed to append its name to Arbois AOP wines?
Pupillin
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What is the name of the méthode ancestrale wine produced in Bugey? What grapes are used in its production? For how long must it age on its lees? What is the minimum atm value of pressure that a bottle of this must be bottled under? Minimum sugar level?
Bugey-Cerdon
Gamay and Poulsard
Min 2 months on lees
Min 3 atm
min 40g/L
85
Despite its northerly location, Alsatian vineyards ripen with greater regularity than the vineyards of what other two major French wine regions?
Loire and Burgundy
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Who is the most notable producer of the “Field Blend” style?
Marcel Deiss
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When was the first Grand Cru recognized in Alsace? When did the next 24 vineyards get recognized? When were the final 26 get recognized? What was the most recently recognized Grand Cru?
1975 (Schlossberg)
Next 24 in 1983
25 in 1992
Last in 2007 (Kaefferkopf)
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What is the name of the pink sandstone unique to Alsace? What else is it called?
Grés de Vosges
Vosges Sandstone
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What are the two departements of Alsace and which has the highest percentage of Grand Crus?
Haut-Rhin (has most Grands Crus)
| Bas-Rhin
90
A sparkling wine from Seysell AOP must contain a minimum 10% of what grape? What other grapes are allowed in the blend? (2)
Min 10% Altesse
Molette and Chasselas
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What distilled product is derived from the final pressing of Crémant d’Alsace?
Marc d'Alsace
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Are barrels containing wine destined to become Vin Jaune topped off at any point during the aging process? What is the traditional bottle for Vin Jaune called that reflects this type of aging process? How many centiliters can fit inside this bottle?
Barrels are not topped off during the period of aging in barrel.
The Clavelin (62cL) is the traditional bottle of Vin Jaune.
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What are the 5 communes that produce Klevener AOP wines?
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Obernai
Gertwiller
Goxwiller
Heiligenstein
Bourgheim
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What is the only appellation in Alsace that produces AOP wine that includes Chardonnay among other grapes for its production? What other grapes are allowed here (5)? What two noble varietals are not allowed for production here?
Crémant d'Alsace
Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, and, Riesling
Gewürztraminer and Muscat are not allowed!
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In what year did Alsace finally achieve AOC status becoming the last major French wine region to do so?
1962
96
Name a producer that produces late harvest wines from both Brand and Sommerberg Grands Crus.
Albert Boxler
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Pinot Gris was previously known as what in Alsace? (2)
Tokay d'Alsace or Tokay Pinot Gris
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In what two vintages during the 1980s was Vin Jaune not produced? When was the last vintage that Vin Jaune was not produced? In both cases the wines produced from these vintages were declassified to what AOP?
1980 and 1984
2001 was the last vintage that Vin Jaune was not produced.
Declassified to Côtes du Jura
99
What are the three most commonly used red grapes for the production of red Vin de Savoie AOP wines?
Gamay, Mondeuse, and Pinot Noir
100
In what department is Heiligenstein located and what is the star grape here? What is it a variant of? What Jura grape is it synonymous with?
Bas-Rhin
Klevener or Savagnin Rose
Synonymous with Savagnin in the Jura
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Côtes de Jura whites are typically 100% Gamay Blanc though they can be blended. What is Gamay Blanc more commonly known as? What other grape is commonly blended with it? What is the local synonym for this grape?
Chardonnay
Savagnin (Naturé)
102
What three AOPs comprise the larger Côtes de Jura AOP?
Arbois AOP
L'Etoile AOP
Château Chalon AOP
103
A still dry or off-dry wine produced in Seyssel AOP will be produced from what grape?
100% Altesse (Roussette)
104
Which three village appellations within Vin de Savoie AOP must be produced from a minimum of 80% Chasselas?
Marginan
Ripaille
Crépy
105
Vin Jaune is commonly compared to Sherry. What is the major difference between the two? What forms inside the barrel that is largely responsible for this comparison?
Vin Jaune is not fortified. Sherry is.
The formation of the voile, a film-forming yeast that covers the wine's surface, similar to the flor in Jerez for Sherry is largely the reason the comparison is drawn between the two.
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There are three pressings used for the production of Crémant d’Alsace. What are they called and how much volume does each contain? Which is used for prestige wines? Which is used for distillation?
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Cuvée
First pressing (50L) and used for prestige wines.
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Taille
Second pressing (following 47 L)
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Final 3 Liters must be used for distillation
107
If a wine is labeled “Pinot” in Alsace what grapes can be used for the production of that wine?
any proportion of Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Auxerrois
108
What treaty ended the Thirty Years War and cemented France's ownership of Alsace?
Treaty of Westphalia in 1648
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What border do the Vosges Mountains represent in relation to Alsace? Rhine River?
Vosges Mountains are the western border
Rhine River is the eastern border
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What effect to the Vosges Mountains have on the region of Alsace?
Rain shadow effect making Alsace one of the driest and sunniest climates in France
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What are the 8 major soil types of Alsace?
Schist, granite, limestone, clay, gravel, chalk, loess, and grés de Vosges (pink sandstone)
112
What percent of France's total white wine AOP annual total comes from Alsace?
18%
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What is the most planted grape in Alsace? If considered collectively which grapes would account for the most plantings?
Riesling
Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois if counted together would eclipse Riesling in total plantings.
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How does Klevener compare to Gewürztraminer?
It's less intensely aromatic but higher in acidity.
115
What AOP is Cleverer de Heiligenstein bottled under?
Alsace AOP
116
What are the min must weights for Riesling/Muscat/Sylvaner for Alsace AOP vs Alsace Grand Cru AOP?
R/M/S
160g/L for Riesling/151g/L for M/S (168g/L for subzones) Alsace AOP
168g/L for GC
PG/G
185g/L (193g/L for subzone) for Alsace AOP
193g/L for GC
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How did the creation of individual AOPs for each Grand Cru seek to promote more integrity in wines from each?
Eased further restrictions or expansions of grape varieties, yields, and techniques allowed for each grand cru.
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What year did Trimbach release their first labeled grand cru bottling? What was it?
2009
Geisberg
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What is the French word for appassimento?
passerillage
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When are grapes destined for sparking wine production harvested?
At the beginning of harvest when acidity levels are much higher.
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Jura shares a border with what country?
Switzerland
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What is the main mountain range in proximity to Jura?
The Jura Mountains
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What is the climate of the Jura classified as?
Continental
124
Rosé produced in Jura are made from which 5 grapes?
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Poulsard (Ploussard)
Trousseau
Pinot Noir
Gamay Blanc (Chardonnay)
Naturé (Savagnin/Traminer)
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125
Vin Jaune is made exclusively from what grape?
Naturé (Savagnin)
126
What color (red, white, or rosé) is made in L'Etoile AOP?
White wine only
127
If a wine has been topped up in the Jura, what two terms are used on the bottle often to indicate this non-oxidative style?
Ouillé or Naturé
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Is Château Chalon AOP a monopole?
No. It is a commune not a producer.
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What are the major two soil types of Château Chalon?
Limestone and Marl
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Macvin du Jura may produced in what colors? For how long must it be aged prior to release?
red, white, and rosé
must be aged for one year in oak after mutage
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Savoie's continental climate is moderated by what two lakes? Which is considered Western Europe's largest body of fresh water? What is it also called in France?
Lake Bourget
Lake Geneva (largest body) AKA Lac Léman
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What is the most common white grape in Vin de Savoie AOP? What other three grapes are used and are said to produce higher quality wines?
Jacquère
Altesse
Roussanne (Bergeron)
Chardonnay
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What major river are the vineyards of Savoie closest to?
Rhone River
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Marignan, Ripaille, and Crépy are located on the southern shores of what lake?
Lake Geneva
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Roussette must be 100% of what grape? What grape is no longer allowed to blended in?
Altesse
Chardonnay
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Roussette de Savoie AOP allows the attachment of what four communes?
Frangy
Marestel
Monterminod
Monthoux
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Seyssel AOP is north of what lake?
Lake Bourget
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What style of wines is Seyssel AOP known for?
Dry and off-dry still and mousseux
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Seyssel AOP still wines must be 100% what grape?
Altesse
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Bugey received its own AOP in what year? What styles are produced here?
2009
Still wines of all three colors and the sparkling rosé methode ancestrale wine Bugey-Cerdon
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Roussette de Bugey is produced from 100% what grape?
Altesse
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What two communes may be appended to Roussette de Bugey?
Montagnieu
| Virieu le Grand
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What Grand Crus of Alsace are best known for Gewurztraminer? (9)
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Engelberg
Froehn
Goldert
Kessler
Mambourg
Marckrain
Spiegel
Sporen
Zinnkoepflé
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Zotzenberg Grand Cru is known for wines produced from what grape? What other grape is bottled varietally here?
Sylvaner
| Riesling is also produced
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What producer is known for being France's first master of wine?
Olivier Humbrecht
of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
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Which 7 Grands Crus are often considered the very best of the 51?
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Rangen
Geisberg
Muenchberg
Vorbourg
Schoenenbourg
Hengst
Schlossberg
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What is the name of Trimbach's top Gewürztraminer bottling?
Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre
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What is the name of Trimbach's top Pinot Gris bottling?
Réserve Personnelle
149
Altenberg de Bergheim and Kaefferkopf are two Grands Crus that allow blending. What is the main grape that comprises the majority in each?
Riesling in Altenberg de Bergheim
Gewurtztraminer in Kaefferkopf
150
Who makes Clos Ste Hune? What vineyard are grapes for it sourced from? Near what village?
Trimbach
| Rosacker Vineyard
151
Who makes Clos de la Treille? What two grapes is it bottled varietally as? What Grand Cru is sourced for these wines? Village?
François Baur
Riesling and Pinot Gris
Brand in Turkheim
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Who makes Clos St Urbain? What grapes are bottled varietally for Clos St Urbain? Which is the rarest? Which is the most common? What vineyard is this wine sourced from? Near what village?
monopole of Zind-Humbrecht
Riesling (most common), Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer (rarest)
Rangen near the village of Thann
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Clos St Théobald is a monopole of what producer? In what vineyard is it located?Village? What three grapes are produced varietally for Clos St Théobald?
Schoffit
Rangen in Thann
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer
154
Who makes Clos St Imer? It is located on the highest slopes of what Grand Cru in what village? Grapes are produced varietally?
Ernest Burn
Goldert Grand Cru in Guberschwihr
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Noir (bottled as Alsace AOP)
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Who makes Clos Gaensbroennel? What Grand Cru is this sourced from? What grape is the vineyard known for and bottled exclusively as? Prior to 1992 what grapes were used for Gaensbroennel? What does Gaensbroennel mean?
Willm
Kirchberg de Barr
Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Sylvaner (prior to Kirchberg de Barr becoming Grand Cru)
"goose fountain" in reference to the large fountain in the shape of a goose at the base of the vineyard.
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Clos Zisser is a monopole of what producer? What Grand Cru vineyard is it located within? What grapes are used to produce it varietally? What style of wine is this vineyard known for?
Domaine Klipfel
Kirchberg de Barr
Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer
VT and SGN in good vintages
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Clos du Zahnacker is a monopole of what producer? In what Grand Cru is it located? Village? Is it bottled as Grand Cru? Why?
La Cave de Ribeauvillé
Osterberg near Ribeauvillé
Not bottled as Grand Cru because it's a blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer
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Who makes Clos Schild? What Grand Cru is it located within? Town? Grape?
Lucien Albrecht
Pfingstberg near Orschwihr
Riesling
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Who makes Clos St Landelin? What Grand Cru vineyard is it located in? Near what village? What grapes are produced here varietally? Which is the most expensive?
R. Muré
Vourbourg near Rouffach
Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat, and Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir is the most expensive here despite not qualifying for Alsace Grand Cru AOP.
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What grapes are excluded for Crémant d'Alsace?
Muscat, Gewurtztraminer, and Sylvaner
161
What two methods may Cremant d'Alsace AOP rosé be produced?
Maceration or saignée
162
What are the three Alsace AOP subzones for Pinot Noir?
Otrott
Saint-Hippolyte
Rodern
