France: Savoie, Jura & Bugey Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the climate & terroir of Jura
Climate: similar to Burgundy but harsher and wetter
Soil: Jurassic limestone soils, heavy deposits of clay and limestone
What are the major white grape varieties of Jura
- Chardonnay
- Savagnin (Traminer)
What are the major red grape varieties of Jura
- Pinot Noir
- Poulsard
- Trousseau
List the major AOCs of Jura
- Côtes du Jura AOC
- Arbois AOC
- Château-Chalon AOC
- L’Etoile AOC
Which AOC in Jura is know for being the home of ‘Vin Jaune’ made with Savagnin
Château-Chalon AOC
Which AOC in Jura was the first AOC ever appointed in France producing mostly Poulsard
Arbois AOC
Which AOC in Jura is known as ‘The Chablis of Jura’ known for its exceptional Chardonnay wines
L’Etoile AOC
Vin Jaune
A distinctive ‘Yellow wine’ made from Savagnin grapes in Jura aged for a minimum of six years in Burgundy barrels, reminiscent of Fino Sherry
Vin de Paille
Rare specialty of the Jura, bottled in specially sized half bottles. Chardonnay, Savagnin or Poulsard grapes may be used.
Macvin de Jura
A sweet vin de liqueur made from blending partially fermented grape must and aged ‘marc’
What is the climate & terroir of Savoie
Climate: Continental, cool
Soil: limestone, alluvial, clay, glacial deposits (moraines)
What are the major white grape varieties in Savoie
- Jacquère
- Chasselas
- Altesse
- Roussanne
- Gringet
What are the major red grape varieties in Savoie
- Mondeuse
- Gamay
- Persan
Wines are bottled as ‘_______’ or ‘__________’
- Savoie
- Vin de Savoie
What are the major white grape varieties in Bugey
- Chardonnay
- Altesse
What are the major red grape varieties in Bugey
- Gamay
- Mondeuse
- Pinot Noir
List the major AOCs of Bugey
- Roussette du Bugey AOC
- Cerdon AOC
Which AOC in Bugey is known for producing signature sparkling wine from Altesse grapes
Roussette du Bugey AOC
Which AOC in Bugey is known for producing exclusively sparkling rosés made from Gamay and Poulsard
Cerdon AOC
