Alsace, Jura, Savoie Flashcards
1
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Which department in Alsace holds the largest number of Grand Crus?
A
Haut-Rhin
2
Q
Which city is known to be the driest in France?
A
Colmar, the capital of the Haut-Rhin Department.
3
Q
How do Vosges mountains impact Alsace?
A
Rain shadow effect.
4
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What is the soil structure in Alsace?
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- steep mountain slopes: schist, granite and volcanic sediment
- lower slopes: limestone
- base of the mountains: rich alluvial clay and gravel
- the local pink sandstone called “gres des Vosges” can be found throughout the region
5
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Name the grapes allowed in Alsace AOP.
A
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc (Klevner), Chasselas (Gutedel), Auxerrois and Sylvaner.
6
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What is the percentage for varietal labelling in Alsace?
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- 100%.
- Exception is Auxerrois which is allowed to be blended with Pinot Blanc and the label would carry Pinot Blanc even if the wine is made with 100% Auxerrois grapes.
7
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What is the grape or blend in Alsace if a wine is labeled as “Pinot”?
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- a wine containing any proportion of: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris or Auxerrois.
8
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What is the most planted grape in Alsace?
A
Riesling
9
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How is the Savagnin grape found in Jura called in Alsace?
A
Savagnin Rose or Klevener de Heiligenstein.
10
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Which communes are allowed to bottle Klevener de Heiligenstein varietally?
A
Heiligenstein
Bourgheim
Gertwiller
Goxwiller
Obernai
11
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What does the term “Edelzwicker” mean?
A
- “noble mixture” - it is actually an inexpensive blended wine (no need to be vintage dated or mention % of grapes)
12
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What does the term “Gentil” mean?
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Superior designation for blends requiring minimum 50% noble grapes.
13
Q
Which vineyard was first designated as a Grand Cru in Alsace and when?
A
Schlossberg in 1975.
14
Q
How many Grand Cru in Alsace?
A
51 grand crus
15
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Which Muscat varieties are allowed in Alsace?
A
Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains, Muscat Rose a Petit Grains and Muscat Ottonel.
16
Q
When was Kaefferkopf awarded Grand Cru?
A
2006
17
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What are the grape percentage requirements in Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru?
A
50-70% Riesling
10-25% Pinot Gris
10-25% Gewurztraminer
up to 10% total combined of Chasselas , Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains, Muscat Ottonel, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc (if planted before 2005)
18
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Which grapes are authorized for the production of Cremant d’Alsace?
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Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois and Chardonnay.
19
Q
What are the grape percentage requirements in Kaefferkopf Grand Cru?
A
60-80% Gewurztraminer
10-40% Riesling
0-30% Pinot Gris
up to 10% total of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Muscat Ottonel, Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains, Muscat Rose a Petit Grains and Chasselas
20
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What are the grape allowed in Zotzenberg Grand Cru?
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Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Sylvaner.
21
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What is the smallest Grand Cru in Alsace?
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Kanzlerberg, 3 hectares.
22
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What is the largest Grand Cru in Alsace?
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Schlossberg, 80 hectares.
23
Q
Who is producing Clos St Hune Riesling? In which Grand Cru is it located?
A
Trimbach. Rosacker Grand Cru.
24
Q
What is the minimum potential alcohol for Alsace Grand Cru?
A
11% for Riesling and Muscat
12.5% for Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer
25
What are the minimum sugar levels at harvest for Vendanges Tardives?
Riesling and Muscat - 244 gr/l (formerly 235)
Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer - 270 gr/l (formerly 257)
26
What are the minimum sugar levels at harvest for Selection de Grains Nobles?
Riesling and Muscat - 276 gr/l (formerly 256)
Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer - 306 gr/l (formerly 279)
27
Where is Cotes de Toul? Which wines are produced there?
Alsace
- Whites from Auxerrois and Aubin
- Reds from 100% Pinot Noir
- Rose (Vin Gris style) from Pinot Noir and Gamay
28
Where is Moselle AOP?
Alsace.
Producing white, rose and red from Auxerrois and Pinot Noir + Gamay and Pinot Meunier. Pinot Gris and Muller-Thurgau are allowed to be varietally-labeled.
29
Which AOP in Alsace allows Muller-Thurgau to be varietally-labeled?
Moselle AOP.
30
Which AOP for Rose wine (vin gris style) in Alsace includes a high proportion of Gamay?
Cotes de Toul.
31
What are the main soil types in Jura?
Jurassic limestone and marl on the slopes and clay on the lowest sites.
32
What is the climate in Jura?
Continental with hot summers and harshly cold winters.
33
Which appellation in Jura covers all three colors?
Cotes du Jura AOP
- reds from: Poulsard, Trousseau and Pinot Noir
- whites from: typically 100% Chardonnay, Savagnin may be added as blending partner - whites must be minimum 80% Chardonnay or Savagnin
- rose from: all 5 grapes, usually made in a vin gris style
34
How is Traminer known in Jura?
Savagnin
35
How is Savagnin known locally in Jura?
Nature
36
What is the synonym for Chardonnay in Jura?
Gamay Blanc
37
Give 5 grapes allowed in Cotes du Jura AOP.
Pinot Noir, Poulsard, Trousseau, Chardonnay, Savagnin
38
Vin Jaune in Jura is made from which grape?
Savagnin, locally known as Nature.
39
Where was Louis Pasteur originary from?
The village of Arbois in Jura.
40
Which commune may append its name to Arbois?
Pupillin.
41
What are the communal appellations in Jura?
Arbois AOP
L 'Etoile AOP
Chateau Chalon AOP
42
Which AOPs in the Jura permit white wines only?
L'Etoile AOP - Blanc, Blanc Vin de Paille, Blanc "Vin Jaune" - gets its name from a local fossil shaped like a five-pointed star.
Château-Chalon AOP - Blanc "Vin Jaune"
43
What is Chateau Chalon?
A commune in Jura specialized in the production of Vin Jaune made exclusively with Savagnin grape.
44
How long does Vin Jaune stay in the barrel?
6 years; until 15th December the sixth year after harvest
45
How is the film forming yeast in Vin Jaune called?
voile.
46
What is the name and size of the bottle used for Vin Jaune?
Clavelin, 62cl.
47
Who is producing Cuvee Colette Riesling?
Domaine Weinbach.
48
In which AOP are Chateau Chalon wines declassified in poor vintages?
Cotes de Jura AOP
49
Name 2 Vin Jaune producers.
Chateau d' Arlay
Domaine Baud
50
What is the AOP for VDL in Jura?
Macvin du Jura. Minimum 1 year in oak after mutage.
51
Which two lakes are moderating the continental climate of Savoie?
Lake Bourget and Lake Geneva (known as Lac Leman in France).
52
Name the main white and red grapes used in Vin de Savoie AOP.
Whites: Jacquere, Altesse, Roussanne (Bergeron), Chardonnay
Rose and Reds: Gamay, Mondeuse, Pinot Noir
53
Which cru in Savoie is made with exclusively 100% Roussane?
Chignin-Bergeron
54
Which crus in Savoie mandate a minimum of 80% Chasselas?
Marignan
Ripaille
Crepy
55
Synonim for Altesse.
Roussette.
56
Which communes may attached their names to Roussette de Savoie AOP? What is the main grape used?
Frangy
Marestel
Monterminod
Monthoux
100% Roussette (Altesse)
57
Where is Seyssel AOP? What are the wines?
Savoie, north of lake Bourget.
- still wines: typically 100% Altesse; Molette also permitted
- sparkling: min 10% Altesse with Molette and Chasselas
58
What type of wine is Bugey Cerdon?
Methode ancenstrale Rose from Bugey, Savoie. Off-dry from Gamay and Poulsard.
59
Where is Bugey AOP?
West of lake Bourget in Savoie.
60
What is a synonym for Roussanne in Savoie?
Bergeron.
61
Which communes may add their names to the appellation in Roussette de Bugey AOP? What is the grape?
Montagnieu
Virieu le Grand
100% Roussette (Altesse)
62
Name 5 villages that can appear on labels for Alsace Communale AOC.
1. Bergheim
2. Blienschwiller
3. Coteaux de Haut Koenigsbourg
4. Cotes de Barr
5. Cotes de Rouffach
6. Klevener de Heiligenstein
7. Ottrott
8. Rodern
9. Saint Hippolyte
10. Scherwiller
11. Vallee Noble
12. Val Saint Gregoire
13. Wolxheim
63
Which Alsace AOP subzone can be stated on the label for both red and white wines?
Côte de Rouffach
64
Which Alsace AOP subzones can be stated on the label for red wines only?
Ottrott
Rodern
Saint-Hippolyte
65
Who makes Clos de la Faille, where and from which grape?
Albert Mann, Alsace, Pinot Noir.
66
Which varietal forms the main component for Kaefferkopf blends?
Gewurztraminer
67
From which Grand Cru does A360P come from and who makes it? What is the grape?
Muenchberg, Ostertag. Pinot Gris
68
Who makes the following cuvees?
Riesling Hengst ‘Samain’
Riesling Jubilee
Riesling Cuvee Henri
Pinot Gris Sommerberg ‘Wiptal’
Riesling Hengst ‘Samain’ – Josmeyer
Riesling Jubilee – Hugel
Riesling Cuvee Henri – Lucien Albrecht
Pinot Gris Sommerberg ‘Wiptal’ – Albert Boxler
69
What are the maximum yields for SGN wines in Alsace?
40 hl/ha
70
Which Grand Cru in Alsace is exceptionally known for its slate soils and for which varietal is it synonymous?
Kastelberg Grand Cru in Andlau commune
Riesling
71
State whether the following are Haut Rhin or Bas Rhin:
Kirchberg de Barr
Kitterle, Guebwiller
Mambourg, Sigolsheim
Praeletenberg, Keintzheim
Zotzenberg, Mittelbergheim
Kirchberg de Barr – Bas Rhin
Kitterle, Guebwiller – Haut Rhin
Mambourg, Sigolsheim – Haut Rhin
Praeletenberg, Keintzheim – Bas Rhin
Zotzenberg, Mittelbergheim – Bas Rhin
72
Which was generally considered the best vintage of the 1990s in Alsace?
1990
73
What is the maximum allowable residual sugar in g/l for a chaptalized Riesling in Alsace AOP?
6 g/l
74
What is the name of the local pink sandstone in Alsace?
Gres de Vosges
75
Which AOPs can produce Vin de Paille in Jura?
Arbois, L'Etoile and Côtes du Jura.
76
Which grapes can be used for Vin de Paille in Jura?
Chardonnay, Trousseau, Poulsard, Savagnin
77
Which Savoie crus contain 100% Mondeuse?
Arbin and St Jean de la Porte
78
The appellations Seyssel and Bugey are situated to the North and West respectively of which lake?
Lake Bourget
79
Seyssel can varietally be labelled as which grape?
Altesse and Molette
80
List the communes of Chateau Chalon AOP.
Château-Chalon
Domblans
Menétru-le-Vignoble
Nevy-sur-Seille
81
Who makes the following Cuvees?
La Cuvee des Poetes
Fleur de Chardonnay
Rocailles
La Cuvee des Poetes – Domaine Ligier - Arbois
Fleur de Chardonnay – Domaine Labet - Cotes du Jura
Rocailles – Pierre Boniface - Vin de Savoie
82
Domaine Macle is most famous for producing wine from which appellation?
Chateau Chalon
83
What is the maximum yield in hl/ha allowed in Chateau Chalon AOP?
30 hl/ha
84
Which Jurassic grape has the synonyms Bastardo, Merenzao, Maturana Tinta and Verdejo Negro?
Trousseau
85
What are the aging requirements for a Jura Vin de Paille?
Minimum 3 years including 18 months in oak
86
What is the minimum length of time grapes must be dried for to make Vin de Paille in Jura?
6 weeks
87
Which grape is excluded from the production of vin de paille in Jura?
Pinot Noir
88
What style of wine does Château-Chalon AOP allow?
Vin jaune from 100% Savagnin
89
What are the subzones of Bugey?
Manicle, Montagnieu, Cerdon.
90
What style of wines does Bugey Manicle allow?
White from Chardonnay;
Red from Pinot Noir
91
From which Alsace Grand Cru is Riesling ‘Samain’ made and who makes it?
Hengst, Josmeyer
92
Who produces Quintessences de Grains Nobles?
Domaine Weinbach, only produced in outstanding vintages
93
In which region would you find the producer Marcel Deiss?
Alsace, France
94
Name 3 Alsace subzones producing white wines only.
Any 3 of:
Blienschwiller
Côtes de Barr
Klevener de Heiligenstein
Scherwiller
Vallée Noble
Val Saint Grégoire
Wolxheim
Coteaux du Haut Koenigsbourg
Bergheim
95
What is the minimum potential alcohol for VT?
14,5% for Riesling and Muscat;
16% for Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer.
96
When can VT and SGN be released?
June 1st of the second year following the harvest.
97
For the below Clos name the commune and the producer:
a) Clos de Capucins
b) Clos Jebsal
c) Clos Himmelreich
d) Clos Ribeaupierre
a) Clos de Capucins Pinot Gris – Kaysersberg, Domaine Weinbach
b) Clos Jebsal Pinot Gris– Turckheim, Zind-Humbrecht
c) Clos Himmelreich Riesling – Orschwihr, Lucien Albrecht
d) Clos Ribeaupierre Pinot Gris - Ribeauvillé, Jean Sipp
98
Name two Grand Cru in Alsace which are entirely planted with Riesling.
Geisberg in Ribeauvillé
Kastelberg in Andlau.
99
In which Grand Crus would you find the below Clos and who are the producers?
a) Clos St Urbain
b) Clos St Théobald
c) Clos du Zahnacker
a) Clos St Urbain – Rangen Grand Cru, Zind-Humbrecht
b) Clos St Théobald – Rangen Grand Cru, Schoffit
c) Clos du Zahnacker – Osterberg Grand Cru, La Cave de Ribeauvillé
100
Which producer is known to have created the unofficial categories Vins de Fruit, Vins de Pierre and Vins de Temps?
André Ostertag from Domaine Ostertag.
101
Who is producing Pinot Gris Cuvée Cecile?
Lucien Albrecht
102
Which producer is known to produce the range Artist Series?
Josmeyer
103
Who produces "Clos Saint Landelin" Pinot Noir?
Domaine Muré
104
What is the main soil type in the following Grand Cru vineyards?
a) Rangen
b) Rosacker
c) Brand
d) Furstentum
a) Rangen – Volcanic
b) Rosacker – Dolomitic limestone
c) Brand – Granite
d) Furstentum – Limestone
105
What are the maximum yields for Alsace Grand Cru?
Blanc
Rouge
VT
SGN
Blanc: 50 hl/ha
Rouge: 40 h/ha
VT: 50 hl/ha
SGN: 40 hl/ha
106
Who is producing Les Saintes Claires Pinot Noir?
Albert Mann.
107
The intent to produce a Grand Cru wine in Alsace must be declared before which date?
March 1st of the harvest year.
108
What is the name for Lake Geneva in France?
Lac Leman.
109
What do the below wines have in common?
Grand vin de Schonenberg
Clos du Zahnacker
Clos du Schlossberg
Côtes du Ribeauvillé
They are all blended wines made from noble varietals.
They are sourced from the same vineyard and vinified together.
110
Name 4 grapes in Alsace that are not allowed in Grand Cru.
Pinot Banc, Auxerois, Chardonnay, Chaselass
111
What major change took place in Alsace in 2011?
The creation of lieu-dit and communal labeling within the Alsace AOC and all 51 Grand Cru vineyards being awarded individual AOC status.
112
Name the three Grand Cru for Pinot Noir in Alsace.
1. Kirchberg de Barr
2. Hengst in Wintzenheim
3. Vorbourg in Rouffach and Westhalten
113
What is the dominant variety in Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru?
Riesling
114
Which two subzones of Alsace AOP have Sylvaner as authorized grape?
Blienschwiller and Côtes de Barr
115
When were Vendage Tardive & Sélecion de Grains Noble introduced?
1984
116
Which two white varietals are not permitted in any of the Alsace AOP sub-zones?
Chasselas and Muscat
117
What is the northernmost Grand Cru in Alsace?
Steinklotz
118
What is the Southernmost Grand Cru in Alsace?
Rangen
119
Who makes Clos de la Treille, from which grape and in which Grand Cru?
Francois Baur, Riesling, grand cru Brand.
Commune: Turckheim
120
Name two producers producing Clos Gaensbroennel? From which grape and in which Grand Cru?
Domaine Pierre Hering and Maison Willm. Gewurztraminer in Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru.
Commune Barr.
121
Who owns Clos Zisser and where?
Domaine Klipfel in Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru.
Commune Barr.
122
Where would you find Clos du Zahnacker ? Who's monopole is it?
Osterberg Grand Cru, Ribeauvillé.
La Cave de Ribeauvillé.
123
Where would you find Clos Schild? Who's monopole is it?
Pfingstberg Grand Cru, Orschwihr.
Lucien Albrecht.
124
Who owns Clos St Urbain and
Clos St Théobald? In which Grand Cru they are both located?
Clos St Urbain (Domaine Zind-Humbrecht)
Clos St Théobald (Domaine Schoffit)
Rangen Grand Cru
125
Where would you find Clos St Landelin? Who owns it?
Vorbourg Grand Cru. Domaine Muré.
Communes: Rouffach and Westhalten
