Jura Flashcards
What % of all land under vine in France is the Jura region?
0.5%
What setbacks reduced wine production in the Jura in 1850?
Mildew, Phylloxera, world wars, arrival of the railway enabling transport of wines from the south of France to Paris
What are the grape varieties in the Jura (in order of most to least planted)?
Chardonnay, Savignan, Poulsard, Pinot Noir, Trousseau
What is the climate in the Jura?
Moderate continental
How much annual rainfall does the Jura see?
High rainfall, 1100mm
At what altitude are the Jura vineyards?
250-400 m
What is the soil type in the Jura?
Mainly clay and marl, with some limestone (approx 20%)
How are vines generally pruned in the Jura?
Replacement-cane pruned, at height above the ground to mitigate frost risk.
How do Jura yields generally compare to AOC minimum stipulated yields and why?
Much lower (approx half). Frost, hail, heavy rain early in the season causing mildew and excessive heat/drought later.
Does the grape variety Savagnin from the Jura have thick or thin skins?
Thick- this helps protect it from fungal disease.
Describe the style of Poulsard?
Very pale ruby. Low intensity red fruit (recurrent, cranberry), low tannins, high acidity, low end of med alcohol and a light body. Good-v good. Mid-premium £
What different styles of wine are made from Pinot Noir in the Jura?
red blends, Cremant du Jura and as a sing variable red wine.
What factors often reduce Trousseau’s yield?
Poor flowering and coulure. Also botrytis
Which sites in the Jura would you pick to plant Trousseau?
Warm sites
In the Jura, how long are reds generally macerated on their skins pre fermentation and at what temp?
5-10 days, max 30 degrees C
In the Jura, which red grape variety would you most expect to have gone through Carbonic?
Poulsard
Which grape variety must be used to make Vin Jaune?
Savagnin
Vin Jaune barrels must not be moved or topped up for how long?
60 months
What cellar conditions are preferable to flor formation in Vin Jaune?
well ventilated cellar with seasonal temperature changes
Describe the style of a Vin Jaune
Med lemon-med gold colour. Pronounced bread dough, walnuts, ginger and green apple. Dry, high acidity, high. alcohol and med body. V good-Outstanding quality.
Which varieties in the Jura are used to make Vin de Paille?
All except Pinot Noir (Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, Trousseau)
What is the residual sugar range for Jura’s Vin de Paille?
70-120g/l
What are the ageing stipulations for Jura Vin de Paille?
Aged in oak for a min of 18 months and released no sooner than 3 years after vintage
Name all the Jura AOCS
Cotes du Jura AOC, Arbois AOC, Chateau-Chalon AOC, L’Etoile AOC
