France - Jura Flashcards
1
Q
How much of vineyard land does the Jura account for? How has this fluctuated?
A
0.5% of all land under vine in France.
It was once 10x the size it is today, but experienced a series of major setbacks in the century following 1850: mildew, phylloxera, the railway enabling transport from the south of France to Paris and two world wars led to a huge reduction in land under vine.
2
Q
What has caused the return to popularity for the Jura?
A
Since the turn of the millennium, the region has attracted attention from sommeliers and wine enthusiasts for its distinctive wines, especially the ones made from local varieties.
