France - Savoie Flashcards
Which two lakes provide moderating effect for the climate of Savoie?
Lac Léman (aka Lake Geneva)
Lac du Bourget
What is Lac Léman better known as?
Lake Geneva
What is the regional appellation of Savoie?
Vin de Savoie AOP (1973)
What is the most common grape grown in Savoie?
Jacquère
What are the most common white grapes of Savoie?
Jacquère Altesse Roussanne Chasselas Chardonnay
What are the most common red grapes of Savoie?
Pinot Noir
Gamay
Mondeuse
Which Savoie cru exclusively produces wines from Roussanne?
Chignin - Bergeron
How is the use of the word Crémant different in Savoie as opposed to Jura, Alsace, Loire etc?
Vin de Savoie Mousseux can be labelled as ‘Crémant’ since 2014. However unlike the seven appellated Crémants, it is not an appellation of its own, simply a designation. Perhaps in the future.
ie. Vin de Savoie Crémant de Savoie
Which Savoie appellations are for wines made from 100% Altesse?
Roussette de Savoie AOP (1973)
Roussette de Bugey AOP (2009)
Seyssel AOP (1942) - still wines only, sparkling can be blended with Molette and Chasselas
What are the four cru of Roussette de Savoie AOP (1973)?
Frangy
Marestel
Monterminod
Monthoux
What is the difference between Roussette de Savoie and Roussette de Bugey?
Roussette de Savoie - must weight higher, yields can be higher, no max RS
Roussette de Bugey - must weight lower, yields must be lower, max RS 8g/L
What are the two cru of Roussette de Bugey AOP (2009)?
Montagnieu
Virieu-le-Grand
What styles of wine can be made in Seyssel AOP?
Still wines, sec or demi sec
Still white wine - 100% Altesse
Still white wine labelled ‘Molette’ - 100% Molette
Sparkling white wine - min 10% Altesse, also Molette and Chasselas
Where is Seyssel AOP?
Savoie, north of Lac du Bourget
What is Molette?
A neutral white grape, best known for varietal wines from Seyssel Molette AOP.