Jura Flashcards
What style of wine does Chateau Chalon specialize in? What grape is used? What are the aging requirements?
Vin Jaune. Savagnin. Must be aged sous voile until Dec 15th of the 6th year following harvest (5 yrs) and not released until Jan 1st of the 7th year.
What is a clavelin?
62cl bottle.
How is Macvin de Jura produced?
Fermentation is halted by the adding of aged grape spirit (marc at least 52%) from the same winery (this process is referred to as mutage), then aged for at least another 10mo in oak. Cannot be released before Sep 20th the year following harvest.
How long must vin de paille in the Jura be aged?
6 weeks drying of the grapes. 18mo in barrel. 3 years total.
Which variety in the Jura is NOT permitted for vin de paille?
Pinot Noir
Which commune can legally append its name to Arbois?
Pupillin
What is the alcohol range for Macvin de Jura?
16-22%
What are the aging requirements and terms for Marc de Jura?
at least 24mo in barrel.
at least 14mo aged if being used to cut Macvin de Jura
Vieux: 5 years of oak
Tres Vieux: 8 years of oak
Hors d’Age: 10 years of oak
Approximately what percentage of Marc production is destined to produce Macvin de Jura? Approximately what percentage of all Jura production is Macvin?
90% of marc de jura is used for mutage in Macvin. Macvin only accounts for approx 3% of total Jura production.
What are two synonyms for Savagnin?
Traminer (Germany), Naturé (Jura), Heida or Paien (Switzerland)
Rosé: Klevener (Alsace), Roter Traminer, Heidarot
What 5 varieties are authorized for Cotes du Jura production?
White: Chardonnay, Savagnin
Red: Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir
When can Cotes du Jura vin jaune be released?
Jan 1st the 7th year after harvest
What is the min abv of vin jaune? Chateau Chalon?
Vin Jaune: 10.5%
Chateau Chalon: 12%
What is the min potential alc of vin de paille? Min abv?
Min Pot Alc is 19%
Min achieved is 14%
