FWS Jura AOCs

Question 1

What is the largest geographic AOC in Jura?

Answer 1

Arbois AOC

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Vin Jaune from Savagnin

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

L’Étoile AOC

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

Question 4

What geological features are present in L’Étoile AOC?

Answer 4

5 hills, limestone and pentacrinus fossils

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

Question 5

What is the second largest AOC in Jura?

Answer 5

Côtes du Jura AOC

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

Question 6

What type of wine is Macvin du Jura AOC?

Answer 6

Vin de Liqueur

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

Question 7

What types of wine does Crémant du Jura AOC produce?

Answer 7

Sparkling (white and rosé)

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

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Arbois AOC is mostly _______.

Answer 8

red

Arbois AOC includes all grape varieties and all still styles.

Question 9

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

Answer 9

False

L’Étoile AOC only produces white grapes.

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Chardonnay

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