FWS Jura AOCs Flashcards

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What is the largest AOC in Jura?

A

Arbois AOC

Arbois AOC is mostly red, includes all grape varieties, and all still styles.

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What type of wine is produced exclusively in Château-Chalon AOC?

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Vin Jaune from Savagnin

Château-Chalon AOC wines are labelled as ‘vin de garde’.

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Which AOC in Jura is known for producing only white grapes?

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L’Étoile AOC

L’Étoile AOC produces dry white, Vin de Paille, and Vin Jaune.

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What geological features are present in L’Étoile AOC?

A

5 hills, limestone and pentacrinus fossils

These features contribute to the unique terroir of L’Étoile AOC.

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What is the second largest AOC in Jura?

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Cotes du Jura AOC

Cotes du Jura AOC includes all grape varieties and still styles.

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What type of wine is Macvin du Jura AOC?

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Vin de Liqueur

Macvin du Jura AOC can be made from white grapes for white wine and red grapes for red wine.

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What types of wine does Crémant du Jura AOC produce?

A

Sparkling (white and rosé)

Crémant du Jura AOC is 88% white, mostly from Chardonnay, and allows all 5 grape varieties.

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Fill in the blank: Arbois AOC is mostly _______.

A

red

Arbois AOC includes all grape varieties and all still styles.

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True or False: L’Étoile AOC produces both red and white wines.

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False

L’Étoile AOC only produces white grapes.

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What is the primary grape variety used in Crémant du Jura AOC?

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Chardonnay

Chardonnay is the most commonly used grape in the production of Crémant du Jura.

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