Jura Flashcards
What is the name for the standard appellation in the Jura?
Cotes du Jura AOP
What styles of wine are allowed in the Cotes du Jura AOP?
Red, White, Rose are all allowed
What are the red grapes allowed in the Cotes du Jura?
Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir
What are the white grapes allowed in the Cotes du Jura?
Chardonnay (Gamay Blanc) and Savagnin
What is a synonym for Nature?
Savagnin. Also sometimes called Traminer.
What grape is excluded from vin de paille production?
Pinot Noir
What are the 3 communal appellations in the Jura?
Arbois AOP, L’Etoile AOP, and Chateau Chalon AOP
Which single commune may append its name to Arbois?
Pupillin
What style of wine is made in the L’Etoile AOP?
White wines only! Made from Chardonnay, Poulsard, and Savagnin. Generally bottled late and in an oxidative style.
Where does L’Etoile get its name from?
It takes its name from a local fossil, which is shaped like a five point star.
Where is the primary area of production of vin jaune in the Jura?
The Chateau Chalon AOP.
What are the aging requirements for Chateau Chalon AOP vin jaune?
The Savagnin is kept in barrel until December 15th of the sixth year following the harvest.
What bottle must all Chateau Chalon wines be put in?
A Clavelin, a squat 62 cl bottle.
What communes may a vin de paille be labeled as?
Arbois, L’Etoile, or Cotes du Jura
How is vin de paille made?
Ripe grapes (unbotrytised) are dried for 6 weeks, traditionally on straw mats until they reach a must weight surpassing 320 grams per liter.
What is the min alcohol content for vin de paille?
14%
What are the aging requirements for vin de paille?
Min 3 years, with 18 months in neutral wood barrel
When was the Cremant du Jura AOP established?
1995, allowing for the production of Methode Traditionelle wines.
What style of wine is produced in the Macvin du Jura AOP?
Vin de liqueur.
How is Macvin made?
Aged Marc is added to unfermented grape must, resulting in a sweet, unfermented but alcoholic grape juice.
