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Jura Flashcards

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What are the 3 most note-worthy appellations of Jura?

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  1. Arbois
  2. Chateau Chalon
  3. L’Etoile
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When was wine growing established in Jura?

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1st century, Romans

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When were Jura’s wines first traded?

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13th century, wines are drunk by the parisian elite

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When and why was gamay replaced by Pinot Noir in Jura?

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In 1395, Duke of Burgundy wanted Jura to increase its quality of production, favoured the qualities of PN over gamay

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Which 4 famous Jura grapes started appearing throughout the 18th century?

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Savagnin
Chardonnay
Trousseau
Poulsard

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By how much did Jura’s area under vine decrease after phylloxera?

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Was 20,000ha pre-phyllox, now only 1800ha

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What was the first appellation in Jura to receive AOP status?

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Arbois - original 6 in 1936

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What are the geological borders of Jura? (north, south, east, west)

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North - Vosges mountains
East - High plateau, 3 Swiss lakes
South - Lake Geneva, alps
West - Bressan valley

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What is the climate of Jura?

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Continental mountainous. Harsh winters, hot summers

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What are the main soils of Jura?

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Limestone, clay, marl (grey, blue, black, red)

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What aspect do most vineyards in Jura have?

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SSW

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At what altitudes does the Jura region sit?

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300-1100m

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What is the local name for Chardonnay in Jura?

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Melon d’Arbois

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What is the most widely planted grape in Jura?

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Chardonnay - 45%

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What are the 2 other names for Savagnin in Jura?

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Traminer, Naturé

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When is Savignin generally harvested in Jura?

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Latest grape to be picked. Often late october

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In which part of Jura is Trousseau more common?

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Best suits the terrain of northern Jura due to it being warmer. Trickiest grape to grow in the region

18
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What styles of wine can be made in Jura?

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All styles - blends, single varietals, red, white, rose, sparkling, dry, sweet. Although 3 specialities to the region - vin jaune, vine de paille, macvin

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What is Jura’s appellation for sparkling wines made under the traditional method?

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AOP Crémant du Jura

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Which sub AOP of Jura is best known for Vin Jaune?

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Chateau Chalon

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What are the conditions for Vin Jaune?

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  • Planted on blue or black marl
  • 100% Savagnin
  • Matured in 228L barrels for 6 years, 3 months
  • Must maintain its veil the whole time
  • Never topped up
  • Min 13% alc.
  • Bottled in a clavellin (620ml)
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What are the conditions for Jura’s Vin de Paille?

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  • Dried for min. 6 weeks
  • Sugar concentration at picking between 320-420g/L
  • Matured in oak for min. 18 months
  • Savagnin, chardonnay, poulsard, trousseau are permitted grapes
  • 375ml bottle
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What are the requirements for Macvin du Jura

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  • White, red or rosé liqueur
  • Pinot noir, poulsard, trousseau, chardonnay, savagnin permitted
  • Min sugar content 170g/L
  • Achieved AOP 1991
  • Grapes are not fermented, juice is blended with pure alcohol
  • ABV between 16-22%
  • Maturated for min. 12 months
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What are the requirements for Marc du Jura?

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  • Chardonnay, savagnin, pinot noir, trousseau
  • Distillation of grape skins (eaux de vie)
  • 24 month maturation
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What are the AOPs of Jura?

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WINES (6)
AOP Cotes du Jura
AOP Crémant du Jura
AOP Arbois
AOP Arbois Pupillin
AOP Chateau Chalon
AOP L’Etoile
SPIRITS (2)
AOP Macvin du Jura
AOP Marc du Jura

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Describe the wines of AOP Cotes du Jura

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  • AOP 1937
  • Regional appellation
  • Chardonnay, Savagnin, PN, Trousseau, Poulsard permitted
  • Red, white, rose, vin jaune, vin de paille
  • Can be ouillé or non-ouillé
  • Machine harvesting allowed except for vin de paille
  • Wines must be dry except for vin de paille
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Describe the wines of AOP Crémant du Jura

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  • AOP 1995
  • Can be produced anywhere in the Cotes du Jura region
  • AOP Côtes du Jura, Arbois and l’Etoile territories are also able to produce Crémant du Jura
  • Traditional method
  • Chardonnay, savignin, PN, trousseau, poulsard
  • At least 9 months on lees
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Describe the wines of AOP Macvin du Jura

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  • AOP since 1991
  • Can be produced anywhere in the Cotes du jura area
  • First made in 14th century
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Describe the wines of AOP Arbois

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  • AOP since 1936
  • 766ha
  • Chardonnay, Savagnin, PN, Pooulsard, Trousseau
  • Soils mostly marls and clay
  • Major red wine producer in Jura
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Describe the wines of AOP Arbois Pupillin

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  • AOP 1936
  • Considered the cradle of Poulsard
  • Similar regulations to other appellations, focus on poulsard
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Describe the wines of AOP L’Etoile

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  • AOP since 1937
  • Named after the 5 hills in the area that form the shape of a star, fossilised starfish in the soil
  • Permitted grapes are chardonnay, savagnin, poulsard
  • White wines only
  • Also produces vin jaune and vin de paille
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Describe the wines of AOP Chateau Chalon

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  • AOP since 1936
  • 60ha of steep slopes (up to 40°)
  • Only savagnin, vin jaune
  • All wines must be bottled in a clavelin
  • Blue marl

Cordon Bleu Wine Management - Vineyards (14 decks)

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