Geography/ Geology/ Soils

Question 1

What soils dominate the vineyards of the Jura?

Answer 1

Clay-rich marl from the late Triassic and limestone from the Jurassic period (208-150mya) dominate the soils of the Jura.

Question 2

What is the terrain like in each of the three parts of the Savoie ?

Answer 2

The region around Lac Léman is glacially carved
The region around Lac Bourget is steep hilly terrain
Hilly terrain of Massif de Bauges S/SE of Chambery.

Question 3

What is the soil composition of the Massif des Bauges in the crus of Montmelian/ Arbin/ Cruet/ St. Jean-de-la-Porte and Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré?

Answer 3

The soil around the crus of Montmelian/ Arbin/ Cruet/ St. Jean-de-la-Porte and Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré in the south are composed of dark Jurassic limestone, black marl with alluvium pebbles over the top.

Question 4

What is the soil composition of the Savoie region?

Answer 4

There is a great diversity of soil types in Savoie.
Mostly lime-rich glacial material and scree, : Moraines (glacial deposits),
Alluvial soils
River terraces (river stone over clay)
Terraced steep limestone scree slopes
Sedimentary soils of shale, sandstone forming the Molasse Basin