Jura

Question 1

How much of France’s total wine production does Jura account for?

Answer 1

0.2%

Question 2

Describe production and grape varieties in Jura.

Answer 2

Total production in Jura has decreased dramatically since the nineteenth century. However, in recent years popularity has started to grow again, particularly for the wines made from local grape varieties. The white grape variety Savagnin
and the black grape varieties Trousseau and Poulsard have created particular interest. International varieties are also grown; white grape variety Chardonnay and black grape variety Pinot Noir are widely grown.

Question 3

What kind of climate does Jura have?

Answer 3

Continental

Question 4

Describe Jura Vinyards

Answer 4

• Most of Jura’s vineyards are located on the West facing slopes of the Jura mountains.
• These vineyards are generally between 250 and 400 metres above sea level.
• These slopes are prone to erosion, so grass is frequently planted between the rows of vines.
• Due to its continental climate, the vineyards are particularly susceptible to frost. Therefore, vines are trellised high above the ground.
• Rain during the growing season is also a real threat as it commonly falls at flowering, fruitset and harvest.

Question 5

Order Jura’s black grape varieties from most widely planted to least widely planted.

Answer 5

Poulsard
Pinot Noir
Trousseau

Question 6

True or false?

Malolactic conversion is not commonly used on Jura’s white wines.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

True or false?

Barrel ageing for red wines is usually for less than one year.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the name for the oxidative style of white wine produced in Jura?

Answer 8

Vin Jaune

Question 9

Using bullet points, describe the unique production process for making Vin Jaune.

Answer 9

• Savagnin grapes are fermented to dryness .
• The dry wine is then aged in barrels with intentional ullage.
• A flor-like yeast called le voile (translates as ‘the veil’) develops on top of the wine.
• The wine may be inoculated to start the process of the yeast developing or it may occur naturally.
• The barrels are not topped up or moved for up to six years.
• Sometimes the Savagnin wines are blended with Chardonnay, which may or may not have undergone ageing under le voile.

Question 10

Complete the tasting note of a typical Vin Jaune wines.

Answer 10

• Medium Lemon to Medium Gold
• Dry
• High acidity
• Medium body and
• High alcohol.
• Very good to outstanding

Question 11

Describe Jura Vin de Paille wines

Answer 11

• Vin de Paille is a sweet wine.
• All Jura grape varieties apart from Pinot Noirare permitted,
• made by drying the grapes off the vine.
• The finished wine must be above 14% ABV
• aged in oak for a minimum of 18 months
• released no sooner than 3 years after the vintage.

Question 12

What are the permitted yields for Jura Vin de Paille

Answer 12

20hL/ha

Question 13

What are the permitted yields for Jura Vin Jaune (Château Chalon)

Answer 13

30 hL/ha

Question 14

What are the permitted yields for Jura Red and rosé wines

Answer 14

55 hL/ha

Question 15

What are the permitted yields for Jura White wines

Answer 15

60 hL/ha

Question 16

Wine business in Jura is principally divided between estates, négociants and four cooperatives. What is the percentage breakdown?

Answer 16

• 20% Cooperatives
• 30% Négociants
• 50% Estates