Jura Flashcards
Which french wine regions share border with Switzerland
Jura and Savoie
Explain Geography and climate of Jura
Jurassic limestone and marl soils with clay at the lowest sites.
Surrounded by forested Jura mountains
Continental climate with harshly cold winters
What are the main grapes used in Jura
Reds: Poulsard, Trousseau and Pinot Noir
Whites: Chardonnay and Savagnin
Which grape is known as Nature in Jura
Savagnin
Which grape is referred to as Gamay Blanc in Jura
Chardonnay
Which grapes are allowed for rose wines in Cotes de Jura wines
All reds and whites of Jura are allowed to be blended in Vin Gris style of wines
Which grape is used for Vin Jaune/Chateau Chalon
Savagnin
Which grape is not allowed for Vin de Paille production in Jura
Pinot Noir
Name the AOC’s of Jura
Cote de Jura L'Etoile Arbois Chateau Chalone Mcvin du Jura Cremant de Jura
Which commune of Arbois is allowed to append its name to the AOC
Pupillin
Which Jura appellation makes white wines only
L’Etoile
Which grapes are allowed in L’Etoile wines
Chardonnay
Savagnin
Poulsard (Red)
What is Vin Jaune/Chateau Chalone
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
What is the name and size of Chateau Chalon/Vin Jaune bottles
Clevelin
62cl
List two poor vintages when all Chateau Chalon was declassified to Cote du Jura
1980
1984
Which appellations in Jura produce Vin de Paille
Cotes du Jura
Arbois
L’Etoile
What are the main grapes used in Crement de Jura
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Trousseau
What method and ageing is required for cremant de Jura
Traditional Method
9 months on the lees/total 12 months
100 L/150 kg
Which red grape in Jura is often used to make white wines? Why
Poulsard
Because of very thin skins with low colouring phenols in the grape
How long does Vin Jaune need to age under Voile
60 month min
What is the ageing and alc strength required for eau de vie used for Mcvin de Jura
Min 14 months in cask for the eau de vie
Min 52% abv
Name 5 key Jura producers
JF Ganevat
Domaine de la Tournelle
Domaine Labet
Stephen Tissot
Didier Grappe
