Jura

Question 1

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

Answer 1

1. Arbois
2. Chateau Chalon
3. L’Etoile

Question 2

When was wine growing established in Jura?

Answer 2

1st century, Romans

Question 3

When were Jura’s wines first traded?

Answer 3

13th century, wines are drunk by the parisian elite

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Savagnin
Chardonnay
Trousseau
Poulsard

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Arbois - original 6 in 1936

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What is the climate of Jura?

Answer 9

Continental mountainous. Harsh winters, hot summers

Question 10

What are the main soils of Jura?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What aspect do most vineyards in Jura have?

Answer 11

SSW

Question 12

At what altitudes does the Jura region sit?

Answer 12

300-1100m

Question 13

What is the local name for Chardonnay in Jura?

Answer 13

Melon d’Arbois

Question 14

What is the most widely planted grape in Jura?

Answer 14

Chardonnay - 45%

Question 15

What are the 2 other names for Savagnin in Jura?

Answer 15

Traminer, Naturé

Question 16

When is Savignin generally harvested in Jura?

Answer 16

Latest grape to be picked. Often late october

Question 17

In which part of Jura is Trousseau more common?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

What styles of wine can be made in Jura?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

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

Answer 19

AOP Crémant du Jura

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Chateau Chalon

Question 21

What are the conditions for Vin Jaune?

Answer 21

• 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)

Question 22

What are the conditions for Jura’s Vin de Paille?

Answer 22

• 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

Question 23

What are the requirements for Macvin du Jura

Answer 23

• 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

Question 24

What are the requirements for Marc du Jura?

Answer 24

• Chardonnay, savagnin, pinot noir, trousseau
• Distillation of grape skins (eaux de vie)
• 24 month maturation

Question 25

What are the AOPs of Jura?

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Describe the wines of AOP Cotes du Jura

Answer 26

- 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

Question 27

Describe the wines of AOP Crémant du Jura

Answer 27

- 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

Question 27

Describe the wines of AOP Macvin du Jura

Answer 27

- AOP since 1991 - Can be produced anywhere in the Cotes du jura area - First made in 14th century

Question 28

Describe the wines of AOP Arbois

Answer 28

- AOP since 1936 - 766ha - Chardonnay, Savagnin, PN, Pooulsard, Trousseau - Soils mostly marls and clay - Major red wine producer in Jura

Question 29

Describe the wines of AOP Arbois Pupillin

Answer 29

- AOP 1936 - Considered the cradle of Poulsard - Similar regulations to other appellations, focus on poulsard

Question 30

Describe the wines of AOP L'Etoile

Answer 30

- 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

Question 31

Describe the wines of AOP Chateau Chalon

Answer 31

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