Jura Flashcards
What is the current area under vines in Jura?
1850ha
This is about a tenth of its largest size.
What percentage of Jura’s production is Vin Jaune?
About 5%
What type of climate does Jura have?
Cool continental
The region is located next to Switzerland.
How much rainfall does Jura receive annually?
Over 1100mm
This includes a significant amount during the growing season.
What impact does rain in spring and early summer have on viticulture?
It can threaten flowering and fruit set.
What are the primary soil types found in Jura?
Clay and marl, with some limestone.
What is the typical vineyard management practice to reduce erosion?
Grass cover crop, except for beneath the vines.
What pruning method is commonly used in Jura vineyards?
Replacement cane-pruned at some height above the ground, to prevent frost
What is the breakdown of produced styles in Jura?
42% white, 25% Cremant, and 21% red and specialist styles.
Which variety is the most planted in Jura?
Chardonnay
It is almost double the next variety.
What are the characteristics of Savagnin grapes?
Buds early, thick-skinned, good resistance to fungal diseases.
What is the color and body profile of wines made from Poulsard/Ploussard?
Pale ruby, low intensity red fruit, low tannins, high acidity, low to medium alcohol, light body.
True or False: Pinot is the most planted black variety in Jura.
False
The most planted black variety is Ploussard.
What winemaking practice is common for red wines in Jura?
Macerated on skins for 5-10 days at temperatures under 30ºC.
What is Vin Jaune made from?
Savagnin 100%
How long must Vin Jaune be aged in barrels?
At least 6 years.
What is the typical alcohol content of Vin Jaune?
13.5%-15%
This increases due to transpiration during aging.
What is the minimum alcohol requirement for Vin de Paille wines?
Over 14% abv.
What is the maximum yield for Vin Jaune?
60hl/ha.
What is the primary grape for Cotes de Jura?
Chardonnay and/or Savagnin
Minimum 80% required.
What is the area designated as l’Etoile AOC?
73ha
Solely for white wines, including Vin Jaune.
What wine festival has helped raise the profile of Vin Jaune?
Percee du Vin Jaune.
Fill in the blank: The maximum yield for Vin de Paille is _______.
20hl/ha.
What is the département associated with Chateau-Chalon production?
Jura
Which communes are involved in Chateau-Chalon production?
- Château-Chalon
- Domblans
- Menétru-le-Vignoble
- Nevy-sur-Seille
What grape variety is used for Blanc ‘Chateau Chalon’?
100% Savagnin
What is the minimum potential alcohol for Chateau Chalon?
12%
What is the minimum must weight required for Chateau Chalon?
204 g/l
What is the maximum residual sugar allowed in Chateau-Chalon?
3 g/l
What is the aging requirement for Chateau Chalon?
Wines must be aged in oak until December 15 of the sixth year following the harvest without topping, including at least 60 months under the ‘voile’
When can Chateau Chalon be released after harvest?
January 1 of the seventh year following the harvest
What is the bottle shape reserved for Chateau Chalon?
62 cl ‘Clavelin’
What is the minimum planting density for vines producing Chateau Chalon?
5,000 vines per hectare
What training systems are used for Chateau Chalon vines?
- Single Guyot
- Double Guyot
- Cordon de Royat
What is the maximum yield (Rendement de Base) for Chateau Chalon?
30 hl/ha
In what year was the AOC for Chateau Chalon established?
1936
When was the last update to the AOC for Vin Jaune?
2011
