Jura

Question 1

What is the standard appellation for Jura ?

Answer 1

Cotes de Jura AOP

Question 2

What kind of wine styles are found in Jura?

Answer 2

Red, white, and rose, sparkling

Question 3

What are the three red main grapes of Jura

Answer 3

Poulsard, trousseau, Pinot Noir

Question 4

What are the three main white grapes of Jura?

Answer 4

Chardonnay (gamay blanc), Savagnin (naturé)

Question 5

What is the local specialty of Jura?

Answer 5

Vin juane and Vin de paille

Question 6

What is vin jaune?

Answer 6

It is an oxidatative style white wine that is usually yellow in color made from Savagnin grape. The wine is kept in barrel for 6 years, making it develop a voile(flor) that gives it distinct nutty, curry flavor.

Question 7

What is Vin de Paille?

Answer 7

It is a wine made from ripe grapes that are left out to dry on mats for six weeks after harvest. They usually have nutty and sherry attributes due to oxidative style.

Question 8

What is vin jaune bottled in?

Answer 8

A clavelin (62 cl btl.)

Question 9

What is the Jura known for soils wise?

Answer 9

Jurassic era limestone