French Eaux-de-Vies

Question 1

What is the difference between Fine de Bourgogne and Marc de Bourgogne?

Answer 1

Fine is made from lees-saturated wine left from racking

Marc is made from pomace left over after pressing

Question 2

What are the best regions for Marc in France?

Answer 2

Marc d’Alsace AOP

Marc de Bourgogne AOP

Champagne

Marc du Jura AOP

Question 3

What are the aging requirements for Marc d’Alsace AOP?

Answer 3

May not be aged in wood

Aged a minimum of 3 months prior to sale.

Question 4

What are the aging requirements of Marc de Bourgogne AOP?

Answer 4

Min. 2 yrs in wood barrels less than or equal to 60 hl

Age Indications:

Vieille: minimum 4 years of aging

Très Vieille: minimum 6 years of aging

Hors d’Âge: minimum 10 years of aging

Question 5

What are the permitted grapes in Marc d’Alsace AOP?

Answer 5

Gewürztraminer only

Question 6

What are the aging requirements for Marc du Jura AOP?

Answer 6

Eaux-de-Vie destined for human consumption must be aged for a minimum 24 mos in wood containers < 600 liters.

Age Indications:

Vieux: minimum 5 years of aging in oak

Très Vieux: minimum 8 years of aging in oak

Hors d’Âge: minimum 10 years of aging in oak

Question 7

What is the permitted encépagement for Marc du Jura AOP? (3X3)

Answer 7

Blanc: Chardonnay, Savagnin, Pinot Gris

Rouge: Pinot Noir, Poulsard, Trousseau

Marc must comprise min. 3 of these varieties including Savagnin

Question 8

What is Kirsch de Fougerolles?

Answer 8

AOP in the Haute-Saône and Vosge Départements for the production of cherry-based eaux-de-vie

Question 9

What is the traditional bottle of Kirsch de Fougerolles?

Answer 9

Bô

Hand-blown, artisanal bottle of approx. 70cL

Question 10

Name 3 pomace-based spirits:

Answer 10

Marc (France)

Grappa (Italy)

Bagaceira (Portugal)