Alsace, Jura, Savoie Flashcards
Vin de Paille
“straw wine”
Made from a blend of Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, and Trousseau. The grapes are dried and create a sweet wine of 19-22%ABV.
What are the red and white grapes of the Jura?
Poulsard (Ploussard)
Trousseau
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay (Gamay Blanc)
Savagnin (Naturé, Traminer)
Vin Jaune
“yellow wine”
oxidized wine made exclusively from savignin and aged under a layer of yeast (voile).
Kept in barrel until Dec. 15 of the 6th year following the harvest. Must be bottled in a clavelin.
What are the three communal appellations of Jura?
Arbois AOP
L’Etoile AOP
Château Chalon AOP
What are the requirement for Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles?
Both must be hand-harvested. Vendanges Tardives requires a minimum of 244 grams per liter for Muscat and Riesling, and 270 grams per liter for Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer. Sélection de Grains Nobles requires 276 grams per liter for Muscat and Riesling, and 306 grams per liter for Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer.
Alsace Grand Cru AOP
Alsace Grand Cru AOP was first decreed in 1975 with a single named vineyard, Schlossberg, specified for the appellation. Another 24 grand cru vineyards appeared in 1983, followed by an additional 25 in 1992. A 51st grand cru, Kaefferkopf, was added in 2007.
What is the only Grand Cru in Alsace to permit a non-“noble” variety?
Zotzenberg–Sylvaner
What is the capital city of the Bas and Haut Rhin?
Bas Rhin–Strasbourg
Haut Rhin–Colmar
Which Alsatian Grand Crus allow for blends?
Altenberg de Bergheim and Kaefferkopf
Name the producer of Cuvee Clos St. Hune
Trimbach
From which Grand Cru vineyard is Clos St. Hune produced?
Rosacker
What is the minimum must weight for SGN for Riesling?
276g/l
What was the first vineyard to be classified as Grand Cru in 1975?
Schlossberg
What is the minimum percentage of pinot noir required for Cremant d’Alsace Rose?
100%
Who is the producer of Clos des Capucins?
Weinbach
