Jura

Question 1

Name the appellations for Jura?

Answer 1

Côtes du Jura AOP
Macvin du Jura AOP
Crémant du Jura AOP
Arbois AOP
Château-Chalon AOP
l’Etoile AOP

Question 2

What is the largest appellation in Jura?

Answer 2

Arbois AOP with 812ha planted and 30,000 hl with 13 communes

Blanc, Rosé, Rouge, Blanc Vin de Paille, Blanc “Vin Jaune”

Jacques Puffeney
Stephane Tissot

Question 3

What is the smallest appellation in Jura?

Answer 3

Château-Chalon AOP with 48 ha planted and 1,320 hl

Blanc “Vin Jaune” translates to ‘yellow wine’

Dom. Jean Macle
Tissot

Question 4

What are the main red grapes are grown in the Jura?

Answer 4

Pinot Noir (not allowed in Vin de Paille) Trousseau & Poulsard

Question 5

What are the main white grapes grown in the Jura?

Answer 5

Chardonanay (Gamay Blanc)
Savagnin, known locally as Nature (Traminer)

Question 6

How can rose be made in the Jura?

Answer 6

It may include all 5 allowed grapes (PN, Trousseau, Poulsard, Chard & Savagnin) and usually in the vin gris style

Question 7

What is the only appellation in Jura which allows white wine production?

Answer 7

l’Etoile AOP - it takes its name from a local 5 pointed star fossil.

Usually from Chard, Savagnin, or Poulsard in a late, oxidative style

Question 8

What does Savagin exclusively made?

Answer 8

Vin Jaune - a local speciality

Question 9

What is the maximum yield for vin de paille?

Answer 9

20 hl/ha

Question 10

Moderating factors in Jura?

Answer 10

Continental. Soils contain and reflect heat well - limestone, marlstone scree, clay & sand. High trelissing for frost prevention.