JURA Flashcards
what is Juras main grape varieties?
Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Trousseau, Poulsard, Savignin
how is the climate in Jura?
Continental, frost called blackfrost can be a problem
what soils can you find?
clay in the lower lands, limestone and marl higher up.
describe savignin
signature grape, small white variety with pale skin that ripens slowly
what aromas does savignin give to the wine?
dry with fresh acidity and slightly spiced
describe trousseau
red variety similar to gamey but a bit more earthier and full of body and flavor
Describe Poulsard
red variety with thin skin, delicate with a floral sense
what does Pinot Noir give to a blend with trousseau and poulsard?
mainly for colour
how is the character of Chardonnay in Jura?
The cooler temp in Jura makes the character of Chardonnay more similar to chablis.
Oak are used to soften the acidity and tannins.
What is “Vin Jaune”?
Druvan sauvignon har legat under ett skyddande lager jäst kallat voile under 6 års tid
Vad ger Vin Jaune för karaktär till vinet?
Vinet blir utsatt för syra och naturliga jäster, vinet avdunstar också vilket gör att det blir mer koncentrerat. Ger toner av hasselnötter, mandlar och curry.
What kind if wine is Vin de Paille?
A sweet wine made out of thew best bunches av Chardonnay, Savignin, Poulsard och Trousseau
Describe AOP Macvin
druvmust med tillsatt sprit med smak av russin ofta serverad som apertif
How is AOP Cremate du Jura made?
with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Traditional method
9 months on the lees, sold 12 months af†er bottling
What does AOP Cotes du Jura indicate?
Depends on the microclimate.
regional appellation
AOP Arbois:
-major town of Jura and also the oldest.
-13 communes
AOP Chateu-Chalon
-home of vine jaune (savignin)
AOP Létoile
-“the star”
-Juras “chablis”
-fresher and lighter in body
-chardonney and savignin
-limestone soil
what is Sud reveremont best known for?
-best known for white wines
-biodynamic, natural wines
which are the best producers in Rotalier?
domaine genevat
buronfosse
labet
What wines are made in savoie?
Lokala viner med häftiga smakprofiler och lagringspotential
- 70 % vita viner
What is the terroir of Savoie?
alps, steep and south facing slopes, limestone soils
how is the climate in savoie?
continental with alpine and mediterrain influences
what varietals can you find in savoie?
White: Jaqquerre, altesse (Rosette), rousanne
Red: Mondeuse, persan
AOP Rousette de savoie
White whine from 100% altesse. Floral, honey, stonefruit
-cruer under mindre stränga regler
AOP Seyssel
single-village appellation
rich floral sparkling from altesse and chasselas
diverse soils
What does the skin contain when in comes to the production of orange wines?
colour, phenols, tannins, antioxidants
hur lång är skalkontakten vid produktionen?
24-26 timmar, ju längre kontakt desto mer effekt
what is a natural wine?
oförfalskad fermenterad druvjuice
