Jura and Savoie

Question 0

What are the main grapes of the Jura?

Answer 0

Poulsard
Trousseau
Pinot noir
Chardonnay
Savagnin

Question 1

What is the climate of the Jura?

Answer 1

Cold continental.

Question 2

What are vin de paille wines and what Jura grape is excluded from them?

Answer 2

High RS, high alcohol wines made from Chardonnay, poulsard and Savagnin blends. grapes dried on straw mats for 6 weeks aft harvest. No Pinot noir. Aged for 3 years, half of which is in neutral wood.

Question 3

What is vin jaune?

Answer 3

100% Savagnin wine with a curried, nutty flavor. Oxidized and aged in barrel until 6 years after harvest. Develops a voile and is bottled in a squat bottle called a clavelin.

Question 4

What are the sparkling wines of the Jura called?

Answer 4

Cremant de Jura. They are from the AOC of the same name.

Question 5

Which AOC of the Jura specializes in vin jaune?

Answer 5

Chateau Chalon AOC

Question 6

What AOC in the Jura specializes in Vin de Liqeur? What is it?

Answer 6

Macvin de Jura AOC. Unfermented but alcoholic grape juice.

Question 7

Name three AOCs in the Jura that make vin de paille. Which one is the only one to also produce reds and roses?

Answer 7

Cotes de Jura, Arbois, l’Etoile.

Arbois makes reds and roses too.

Question 8

Describe the climate of Savoie.

Answer 8

Continental but moderated by lakes.

Question 9

Some AOPs in Savoie require 100%of which white grape?

Answer 9

Altesse

Question 10

What is the name of s famous sparkling wine from Savoie?

Answer 10

Vin de Savoie mousseux/petillant

Question 11

Which AOC in the Jura is known for vin de paille?

Answer 11

Arbois