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