France- Jura Flashcards
When was Jura AOP approved
1937
Grape varieties of the Jura
White:
* Chardonnay
* Savagnin
Red:
* Pinot Noir
* Ploussard (Poulsard)
* Trousseau
What is the synonym of Savagnin
Traminer or Naturé
Jura wines can be single variety or blends
True or False
True
What is the minimum in the blend for Jura wines
80%
Grapes for Vin Jaune
Savagnin 100%
Grapes for Vin de Paille
- Chardonnay
- Savagnin
- Ploussard
- Trousseau
What is “flor” called in the Jura
Voile
Minimum aging for Vin Jaune
Must age until December 15th of the 6th year following harvest.
May not be released before January 1st of the 7th year following harvest.
Must stay under voile for 60 months- no topping up is allowed
What is Vin de Paille
- Late harvested grapes- but not botrytized- dried on straw mats for at least 6 weeks
- Must weight 320- 420
Grapes of L’Etoile
Poulsard
Savagnin
Chardonnay
Grapes for Vin de Paille
- Poulsard
- Trousseau
- Savagnin
- Chardonnay
Trousseau is excluded in l’Etoile
Grapes and style of Château-Chalon
- Savagnin 100%
- Only Vin Jaune production
What are the AOPs of the Jura
- Côtes de Jura
- Arbois
- Château-Chalon
- l’Etoile
- Crémant de Jura
- Macvin du Jura
What is Mutage
The process of stopping the must from fermenting either by adding sulfur or alcohol
What is Macvin du Jura
Local Vin de Liqueur.
Marc is added in unfermented must to produce sweet, but alcoholic grape juice
Minimum aging for Vin de Paille
- Grapes must dry for at least 6 weeks
- Must age at least until November 15th of the 3rd year following the harvest
- May not be released before December 1st of the 3rd year following harvest
- Must spend at least 18 months in oak
Minimum aging for Macvin de Jura
At least 10 months in oak after mutage
Minimum must weight for Vin de Paille
320g/l to 420g/l
Soils of the Jura
Limestone and marl on higher elevations with heavier clay deposits in the lower elevations
Grapes of Macvin de Jura
White: Chardonnay Savagnin Rose: Pinot Noir Trousseau and/or Poulsard Red: Pinot Noir Trousseau and/or Poulsard
What commune can append its name on the Arbois wines
Pupillin
Minimum aging for Cremant du Jura
9 months on the lees
at least 12 aging after tirage
Grapes for Crémant du Jura Mousseux Blanc
Minimum 70% combined Chardonnay, Pinot and/or Trousseau
Can be single variety or a blend
Grapes for Crémant du Jura Mousseux Rose
Minimum 50% combined Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Trousseau and Poulsard
What AOP in Jura allowes Pinot Gris
Crémant du Jura Rosé- Vin Mousseux Rosé
What wine in Jura is released in a unique type of bottle
Vin Jaune bottled in Clavelin of 620ml size
Minimum alcohol level for Vin de Paille
19% potential with 14% acquired
What year was Crémant du Jura AOP approved
1995
Minimum alcohol level for the Marc that is added in Macvin du Jura
52%
Minimum aging for Marc destined to be added in Macvin du Jura
14 months
