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1
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Which french wine regions share border with Switzerland

A

Jura and Savoie

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Explain Geography and climate of Jura

A

Jurassic limestone and marl soils with clay at the lowest sites.
Surrounded by forested Jura mountains
Continental climate with harshly cold winters

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What are the main grapes used in Jura

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Reds: Poulsard, Trousseau and Pinot Noir
Whites: Chardonnay and Savagnin

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4
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Which grape is known as Nature in Jura

A

Savagnin

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5
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Which grape is referred to as Gamay Blanc in Jura

A

Chardonnay

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Which grapes are allowed for rose wines in Cotes de Jura wines

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All reds and whites of Jura are allowed to be blended in Vin Gris style of wines

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Which grape is used for Vin Jaune/Chateau Chalon

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Savagnin

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Which grape is not allowed for Vin de Paille production in Jura

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Pinot Noir

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9
Q

Name the AOC’s of Jura

A 
Cote de Jura
L'Etoile
Arbois
Chateau Chalone
Mcvin du Jura
Cremant de Jura
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Which commune of Arbois is allowed to append its name to the AOC

A

Pupillin

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Which Jura appellation makes white wines only

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L’Etoile

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Which grapes are allowed in L’Etoile wines

A

Chardonnay
Savagnin
Poulsard (Red)

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What is Vin Jaune/Chateau Chalone

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Yellow wine produced from Savagnin grape in an oxidative styleand may age for decades before being released.
Min ageing until 15 Dec of 6th year before harvest
Min 60 months under Voil (Flor)
Not fortified

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What is the name and size of Chateau Chalon/Vin Jaune bottles

A

Clevelin
62cl

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Q

List two poor vintages when all Chateau Chalon was declassified to Cote du Jura

A

1980
1984

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16
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Which appellations in Jura produce Vin de Paille

A

Cotes du Jura
Arbois
L’Etoile

17
Q

What are the main grapes used in Crement de Jura

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Trousseau

18
Q

What method and ageing is required for cremant de Jura

A

Traditional Method
9 months on the lees/total 12 months
100 L/150 kg

19
Q

Which red grape in Jura is often used to make white wines? Why

A

Poulsard
Because of very thin skins with low colouring phenols in the grape

20
Q

How long does Vin Jaune need to age under Voile

A

60 month min

21
Q

What is the ageing and alc strength required for eau de vie used for Mcvin de Jura

A

Min 14 months in cask for the eau de vie
Min 52% abv

22
Q

Name 5 key Jura producers

A

JF Ganevat
Domaine de la Tournelle
Domaine Labet
Stephen Tissot
Didier Grappe

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