Everything Jura Flashcards
Name of famous Jura producer that’s hard to find and we don’t sell in the shop?
Domaine Overnoy
Famous Jura producer that we occasionally sell in the shop?
Domaine Jean-Francois Ganevat
Well known grape used in making Jura Wines?
Savagnin or savagnin blanc
What is the famous wine made in Jura with the savagnin grape?
Vin Jaune and Vin de Paille
What is Vin Jaune?
Vin jaune (French for “yellow wine”) is a special and characteristic type of white wine made in the Jura region in eastern France. It is similar to dry fino Sherry and gets its character from being matured in a barrel under a film of yeast, known as the voile, on the wine’s surface. Vin jaune shares many similarities with Sherry, including some aromas, but unlike Sherry, it is not a fortified wine.
What is straw wine?
Straw wine, or raisin wine, is a wine made from grapes that have been dried to concentrate their juice. The result is similar to that of the ice wine process, but is a much older process and suitable for warm climates
Famous region of Jura?
Arbois
What is Vin de Paille?
Vin de Paille wines are made at varying sweetness levels, from medium sweet to lusciously sweet. The appellation requires a minimum of 14% alcohol and three years of ageing (with 18 months in wood). The grape mix varies widely between producers and vintages but usually there is a blend from Chardonnay, Savagnin and Poulsard, with occasionally some Trousseau (Pinot Noir is not allowed).
The grapes are picked early so that they are healthy with good acidity levels. The bunches are then left to dry or dessicate for several months. Traditionally this was in boxes with straw, but today only about three producers do this due to the difficulties of obtaining good straw from the region and also the risk of rot. Occasionally the grapes are strung up and suspended from the rafters, but most usual is to place the bunches well separated into small wooden or plastic boxes
