Jura and Savoie

Question 1

Name the 6 AOPs of the Jura -

Answer 1

Côtes du Jura AOP, Macvin du Jura AOP, Crémant du Jura AOP, Arbois AOP, Château-Chalon AOP, l’Etoile AOP

Question 2

Which AOPs of Jura allow production of vin jaune?

Answer 2

Côtes du Jura AOP, Arbois AOP, Château-Chalon AOP, l’Etoile AOP

Question 3

Which AOPs of Jura allow vin de paille?

Answer 3

Côtes du Jura AOP, Arbois AOP, l’Etoile AOP

Question 4

What is the process of “mutage,” and what are the two types?

Answer 4

Fortification of grape must with liquor to stop fermentation -

1) mutage sur grain: where the mutage takes place during maceration on the skins. Produces “vin de liqueur”
2) mutage after the traditional maceration and pressing producing “vin doux naturel”