Jura Flashcards
Another name for Savagnin
Nature
Jura is sandwiched between _____ and ______
Burgundy and Switzerland
The 5 grapes of Jura
Poulsard Trousseau Savagnin Chardonnay Pinot Noir
t/f: Savagnin and Chardonnay make about 2/3 of plantings in Jura
true
The 5 styles of Jura
Vin Jaune Macvin Vin de Paille Still whites + reds White + rose cremant
Vin Jaune aka “_____ _____”
Yellow wine
Vin Jaune is made with 100% ____
Savagnin
This wine is made in a similar style to fino Shery
Vin Jaune
What container is Vin Jaune sold in?
620 ml contained “clavelin”
This wine ages under a layer of yeast
Vin Jaune
Vin Jaune has __-__ ABV
13-15%
What kind of wine is Macvin?
sweet, fortified wine
Which grape(s) is alllowed for Macvin production?
all 5
What is marc?
Neutral spirit distilled from grape pomace
t/f: vin de paille is a robust, dry wine
false. not fermented to dryness
Most planted grape in Jura
Chardonnay
Dry white Jura wines are usually 100% _____
chardonnay
3 commune AOCs in Jura
Arbois AOC
L’Etoile AOC
Chateau Chalon AOC
Name of the wine that is made with raisinated grapes
Vin de Paille
t/f: white wine is Jura generally sees oak, while reds do not
true
AOC that covers entire region of Jura
Cotes du Jura AOC
Only this style of wine is produced under Chateau Chalon AOC
Vin Jaune
Only white wines are made under this AOC
L’Etoile AOC
The two stylistic AOCs of Jura
Macvin du Jura AOC
Cremant du Jura AOC
