Jura

Question 1

What are the AOP’s of Jura?

Answer 1

Côtes du Jura AOP

Crémant du Jura AOP

Arbois AOP

l’Etoile AOP

Château Chalon AOP

Macvin du Jura AOP

Question 2

Which AOP is Jura’s leading wine village and home of Louis Pasteur?

Answer 2

Arbois AOP

Question 3

Which AOP of Jura only produces white wine and generally in an oxidative style?

Answer 3

l’Etoile AOP

Question 4

Describe the general soil compostion in Jura

Answer 4

The vineyards rest upon Jurassic limestone and marl with a substantial amount of clay at the lowest sites.

Question 5

Describe the climate of Jura

Answer 5

Jura has a continental climate with harsh cold winters.

Question 6

What are the 3 main grapes used for red wine in Jura?

Answer 6

Poulsard (Ploussard)

Trousseau

Pinot Noir

Question 7

The dry whites of Jura are typically made with what grape(s)?

Answer 7

100% Chardonnay

Although Savagnin (locally Naturé or Traminer) may be added as a blending partner

Question 8

Vin jaune, or yellow wine, of Château Chalon is exclusively produced from what varietal?

Answer 8

Savagnin

Question 9

What is vin de paille (straw wine)?

Answer 9

A wine produced in Jura with high acidity, high levels of residual sugar and pronounced alcohol (>14%)

Question 10

How long are the ripe grapes dried to in order to make vin de paille?

Answer 10

For a minimum of 6 weeks