Jura Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the name for the standard appellation in the Jura?

A

Cotes du Jura AOP

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What styles of wine are allowed in the Cotes du Jura AOP?

A

Red, White, Rose are all allowed

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What are the red grapes allowed in the Cotes du Jura?

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Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir

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What are the white grapes allowed in the Cotes du Jura?

A

Chardonnay (Gamay Blanc) and Savagnin

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What is a synonym for Nature?

A

Savagnin. Also sometimes called Traminer.

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What grape is excluded from vin de paille production?

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Pinot Noir

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What are the 3 communal appellations in the Jura?

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Arbois AOP, L’Etoile AOP, and Chateau Chalon AOP

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Which single commune may append its name to Arbois?

A

Pupillin

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What style of wine is made in the L’Etoile AOP?

A

White wines only! Made from Chardonnay, Poulsard, and Savagnin. Generally bottled late and in an oxidative style.

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Where does L’Etoile get its name from?

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It takes its name from a local fossil, which is shaped like a five point star.

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Where is the primary area of production of vin jaune in the Jura?

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The Chateau Chalon AOP.

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What are the aging requirements for Chateau Chalon AOP vin jaune?

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The Savagnin is kept in barrel until December 15th of the sixth year following the harvest.

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What bottle must all Chateau Chalon wines be put in?

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A Clavelin, a squat 62 cl bottle.

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What communes may a vin de paille be labeled as?

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Arbois, L’Etoile, or Cotes du Jura

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How is vin de paille made?

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Ripe grapes (unbotrytised) are dried for 6 weeks, traditionally on straw mats until they reach a must weight surpassing 320 grams per liter.

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16
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What is the min alcohol content for vin de paille?

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14%

17
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What are the aging requirements for vin de paille?

A

Min 3 years, with 18 months in neutral wood barrel

18
Q

When was the Cremant du Jura AOP established?

A

1995, allowing for the production of Methode Traditionelle wines.

19
Q

What style of wine is produced in the Macvin du Jura AOP?

A

Vin de liqueur.

20
Q

How is Macvin made?

A

Aged Marc is added to unfermented grape must, resulting in a sweet, unfermented but alcoholic grape juice.