Jura Flashcards
Which is the most planted of the permitted red grapes in Jura?
Poulsard
Trousseau
Pinot Noir
Gamay
Poulsard
What additional influences are there on the continental climate of Jura?
Maritime
Mediterranean
Alpine
Mistral wind
Alpine
Who wrote an ampelographic compendium in 1897?
Louis Pasteur
Alexis Arpin
Charles Rouget
Pierre-Marie-Alexis Millardet
Charles Rouget
Who created “Bordeaux Mixture”?
Louis Pasteur
Alexis Arpin
Charles Rouget
Pierre-Marie-Alexis Millardet
Pierre-Marie-Alexis Millardet
Which of these is not a Jura AOC?
Vin Jaune AOC
Crémant du Jura AOC
Macvin du Jura AOC
Côtes du Jura AOC
Vin Jaune AOC
Which is the largest Jura AOC – by volume produced and physical size?
Côtes du Jura AOC
Arbois AOC
L’Étoile AOC
Château-Chalon AOC
Arbois AOC
Whose work was instrumental in Arbois becoming one of the early AOCs?
Louis Pasteur
Charles Rouget
Alexis Arpin
Pierre-Marie-Alexis Millardet
Alexis Arpin
How many AOCs are there in Jura?
5
6
7
8
6
What is the name for the traditional bottle used for Vin Jaune in Jura?
Clevalin
Clavelin
Clivelan
Clovelin
Clavelin
Jura produces more red wine than white.
True or False?
False
In the modern era, Jura produces much more white wine, and sparkling, than red.
How much wine does a Vin Jaune Clavelin bottle hold?
600ml
620ml
720ml
750ml
620
One village can add its name to that of Arbois as a dénomination géographique complémentaire – or DGC. Which village is that?
Poulsard
Ploussard
Pupillin
Pasteur
Pupillin
Which Jura AOC produces more red wine than white?
Côtes du Jura AOC
L’Étoile AOC
Arbois AOC
Château-Chalon AOC
Arbois AOC
What grape varieties are susceptible to Esca trunk disease in Jura?
Savagnin & Trousseau
What is the most common pruning technique to reduce pruning wounds in Jura?
Guyot - reduces the risk of Esca disease
What grape is Vin Jaune made from?
Savagnin
What 4 AOCs can make Vin Jaune?
Arbois
L’etoile
Cotes du Jura
Chateua Chalon
How long is Vin Jaune aged in barrel under ullage?
60 months
What is Sous Voile?
Wine removed early from the barrel under ullage
They have spent a shorter amount of time under flor than Vin Jaune
What style of wine is labeled as “tradition” in Arbois?
Sous Voile - wine with ullage
What type of wine is labeled as “Nature” in Arbois?
Ouille - wine without ullage
When can Vin Jaune be sold?
6 years and 3 months after harvest
What type of bottle is Vin Jaune sold in?
620mL Clavelin
What 3 AOCs make Vin de Paille
Cotes du Jura
Arbois
L’Etoile
What grapes are used in Vin de Paille in Jura?
Savagnin
Chardonnay
Poulsard
in equal proportions
What grape is not allowed in Vin de Paille?
Pinot Noir
How long are grapes dried to be used in Vin de Paille?
min 6 weeks
How long is Vin de Paille aged?
18 months in barrel
How long does it take to make and release Vin De Paille?
min 36 months
What size bottle is Vin de Paille sold in?
half bottle
375 mL
What is used to fortify macvin?
marc
has to be made from Jura wine and be barrel-aged for 14 months
How long must macvin age in barrel?
at least 10 months
What grape varieties can be used in macvin?
All 5 authorized variities- can be red, white, or rose
Generally, what are the soils of Jura?
Limestone
Limestone and Marl
Clay-Limestone Marl
Limestone and Clay
Clay-Limestone Marl
Question 2
Which grape variety(ies) is/are is used to produce Vin Jaune? Select all that apply.
Pinot Noir
Savagnin
Chardonnay
Poulsard
Sauvignon
Savagnin
How many AOCs are in Jura?
6
2 for styles of wine
4 for geographical areas
Name the 4 geographical AOCs of Jura
Cotes du Jura
Arbois
Chateau-Chalon
L’etoile
What is the largest & oldest AOC in Jura?
Arbois - in size & volume
What is the predominant production (red or white) in Cotes du Jura?
White
What is the predominant production (red or white) in Arbois?
Red