Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

D3 - Wines of the World (superset) > Jura and Savoie > Flashcards

Jura and Savoie Flashcards

1
Q

Bugey AOP is located in which region?

A

Savoie

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Seyssel AOP is located in which region?

Located north of Lake ____

Makes 2 styles of wine using which varietals?

A

Savoie

Lake Bourget

Dry/Off-Dry still/sparkling wines.

Still wines typically 100% Altesse.

Sparkling wines: 10% Altesse, along with Molette and Chasselas.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The cru of Chignin-Bergeron is located in which region / AOC?

What type of wine is made?

A

Savoie / Vin de Savoie AOC

White wine from 100% Roussanne.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Arbois AOP is located in which region?

A

Jura

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the climate of the Jura?

A

Continental, with very harsh winters.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What type of soils are found in the Jura?

In the area’s lowest sites?

A

Jurassic limestone and marl, with a substantial amount of clay at the lowest sites..

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the general appellation of the Jura?

A

Cotes du Jura AOP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the 3 main red grapes of the Jura?

A

Poulsard (Ploussard)

Trousseau

Pinot Noir.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the 2 main white grapes of the Jura?

What are they also known as?

A

Chardonnay (Gamay Blanc)

Savangnin (known locally as Naturé, elsewhere as Traminer)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Cotes du Jura rosé wines can include which grapes?

Usually made in which style, which implies what?

A

All 5 main grapes: Pinot Noir, Ploussard/Poulsard, Trousseau, Chardonnay and Savagnin

Usually made in the “vin gris” style, or red wines made with white wine practices.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Vin Jaune is made exlusively from which grape?

A

100% Savignin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the 3 communal appellations in the Jura?

A

Arbois AOP,

L’Etoile AOP,

Château Chalon AOP.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Which commune within Arbois AOP may add its name to the appellation?

A

Pupillin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Where does L’Etoile AOP get its name from?

A

From a local fossil, shaped like a five-pointed star.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

The Jura is located East of ___ and West of ___

A

Burgundy

Switzerland

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

L’Etoile AOC produces which color of wine?

From which grapes?

Generally, in which style?

A

White

Chardonnay, Savignin and Ploussard.

Oxidative, late-bottled style.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is the flor-like layer of yeast that develops during oxidative aging called in the Jura?

A

“Voile” (or veil)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Chateau Chalon AOP specializes in which kind of wine?

Produced from which grapes grown on what type of soil?

A

Vin Jaune

100% Savignin grown on limestone/marl soils.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Though Vin Jaune is made in a similar style to Fino Sherry, what is the main difference between the two?

A

Sherry is fortified.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What is the name of the squat bottle used for Vin Jaune?

A

“Clavelin”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Which river flows through Savoie from Lake Geneva in Switzerland?

A

The Rhone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Jura and Savoie lie along the same latitude as ___

A

Burgundy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What is the most common white grape (and most planted overall) in Savoie?

3 other white grapes used?

A
  • Jacquére
  • Altesse, Roussanne (Bergeron) and Chardonnay
24
Q

What are the 3 main Red grapes grown in Savoie?

A

Pinot Noir, Mondeuse, Gamay

25
The Chignin-Bergeron cru is located in which region? The wines produced are made from 100% \_\_\_?
Savoie. 100% Roussanne
26
The crus of Marignan, Ripaille and Crépy are located in which region? Along the shores of Lake \_\_\_? Wines must be made from min. 80% \_\_\_?
- Savoie - Lake Geneva - min. 80% Chasselas
27
The landscape of Savoie is best described as:
Alpine / Mountainous
28
Macvin du Jura is classified as :
- Vin de Liqueur
29
1. Describe the way Macvin du Jura is made: 2. What is the resulting product? 3. What are the aging requirements? 4. What colors can this wine be?
1. Aged Marc (grape pomace) is added to unfermented grape juice. 2. This creates a sweet, unfermented but ALCOHOLIC grape juice. 3. Must be aged in oak for 1 year after "mutage". 4. Can be red/white/rosé.
30
Vin de Paille is made using ___ grapes.
Dried
31
Savoie is located ______ of the Jura region.
Southeast
32
White wines in Jura may be a blend of Chardonnay and \_\_\_\_\_.
Savagnin
33
What is the sole style of Bugey Cerdon wines? Using which grapes?
Methode Ancestrale (sparkling) rosé wines. Gamay and Poulsard (cannot be 100% Poulsard)
34
Which wine is most likely to be made from the grapes in the image? A. Vin de Paille B. Vin Jaune C. Dry white wine D. Crémant du Jura
A. Vin de Paille
35
What is the vin de liqueur appellation of Jura?
Macvin du Jura AOP
36
Roussette is a synonym for \_\_\_\_\_.
Altesse
37
The cru of Crépy is located within which larger appellation? It can only produce ___ wine with at least 80% \_\_\_
- Vin de Savoie AOP - Still, White wine only, at least 80% Chasselas
38
Explain how Vin de Paille is made: 1. 3 grapes that may be used: 2. Grapes are ___ but not \_\_\_ 3. Must dry for a minimum of ___ weeks 4. Must attain a min. must weight of: 5. Must attain a min. alc. content of: 6. Aged a min. of ___ in neutral, old barrels, ___ total:
1. Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard. 2. Ripe, but not Botrytized. 3. 6 weeks. 4. 320g / l 5. 14% abv 6. 18 mos / 3 yrs total.
39
The Côte d'Arve is located in which cru within Savoie?
Ayze
40
Who is the producer of the wine below?
Jacques Puffeney
41
Vin jaune wines are always dry. True or False?
True
42
Vin jaune wines may be released under which 3 appellations?
L'Etoile AOP Arbois AOP Cotes du Jura AOP
43
Who produces the wine in the image below?
Stéphane Tissot
44
Which of the following wines is being produced in the image below? A. Macvin du Jura B. Vin de paille C. Vin jaune D. Crémant du Jura
C. Vin Jaune
45
Gewürztraminer is genetically linked to the _____ grape of Jura.
Savagnin
46
Savoie is located at approximately what degree of latitude?
45
47
Pinot Noir is permitted for vin de paille wines. True or False?
False
48
Match the following grapes to the most appropriate appellation: A. Altesse B. Savagnin C. Gamay 1) Bugey-Cerdon 2) Seyssel 3) Chateau-Chalon
A. Altesse / 2) Seyssel B. Savagnin / 3) Chateau-Chalon C. Gamay / 1) Bugey-Cerdon
49
How many crus are in Vin de Savoie AOP?
16
50
The Savoie cru of Arbin may only produce ___ wine. ## Footnote From which grape?
Red 100% Mondeuse
51
The Savoie cru of Ayze may produce which 2 types of ____ wine?
Sparkling and Still white wine
52
What is the capital of Savoie?
Chambéry
53
In which century did phylloxera arrive in Jura?
19th Century
54
What lake borders Roussette de Savoie AOP?
Lac du Bourget
55
Château Chalon AOP wines must be bottled in a \_\_\_\_\_.
Clavelin
56
Chateau Chalon is associated with which wine/vineyard area?
Jura/Vin Jaune

D3 - Wines of the World (superset) (144 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions