Alsace, Lorraine, Jura, & Savoie Flashcards
Alsace
Name 3 subzones that produce only whites.
Cotes de Barr Klevener de Heilingenstein Vale Noble Woxheim Bergheim
Alsace
Name 3 subzones that product only red wines
Ottrott
Rodern
Saint Hippolyte
What is Schillerwein?
Rose wine
What is the name of the wind going throuhg Alsace?
Foehn
What about Alsace wine labels makes them unusual in France?
100% of printed grape must be in the bottle
How is red made?
Maceration of berries before pressing
What is the smallest and largest Grand Cru of Alsace?
Kanzlerberg (3.2ha)
Schlossberg (80.3ha)
What would you pair Gewurztraminer with?
Mustard and Asian dishes, especially with coconut and spices.
What is the percentage of Grand Cru production?
4%
What are the German Equivalents of VT and SGN?
VT (Vendange Tardive) = Aueslese
SGN (Selection de Grains Nobles) = Bereenausle
Where (and when) does Pinot Gris come from?
Hungary (14th Century)
What are the names of the bottles used in Alsace?
Vin du Rhin or Flutes d’Alsace
Give one example of a good and bad vintage since 2000.
2008: Sunny days, fresh nights, hot days with very little rain.
2006: Good conditions until late season rain. Catastrophic year.
What is the climate of Alsace
Semi-continental; cold & dry winter, hot summer, massive amounts of sunshine.
What are all the clones of Muscat?
Muscat Ottonel
Muscat Blanc et Rose a Petit Grains
Muscat Blanc
What are the northern and southern-most Grand Crus?
Steinklotz
Rangen
Name 2 barrels in Alsace and their corresponding sizes
Aume = 114L Foudre = 1000L
Which press fraction is used for Edelzwicker?
3rd one (1st: Remove protein, 2nd: Best)
Which variety of Alsace is most prone to rot?
Pinot Gris
If you see Pinot Blanc on a bottle, what grapes could it be other than Pinot Blanc itself?
Auxerrios (because they are similar but not the same)
What is the minimum aging time on lees before disgorgement of Cremant?
9 months
Is Chaptalization allowed?
Yes and no.
Not for VT (Vendange Tardive) or SGN (Selection de Grains Nobles)
What is the most common vine training method in Alsace?
Single and Double Guyot
What are the three important geologic factors of Alsace?
Rhine River
Vosges Mountain
Influence of Black Forest