Jura and Savoie Flashcards
What city is SE of Jura?
Geneva
What dominates the Jura province?
The Jura Mountains
What is the soil of Jura?
Jurassic limestone and marl, with some clay in lower sites
What is the standard appellation of Jura?
Cotes de Jura
What are the main 3 red grapes of Jura?
Poulsard (Ploussard)
Trousseau
Pinot Noir
What is the main white grape of Jura?
Chardonnay (Gamay Blanc)
What grape is often used in Jura as a blending partner?
Savagnin
What is Vin Jaune and Vin de Paille exclusively made from?
Savagnin
What are the 3 secondary communal AOPs in Jura?
Arbois
L’Etoile
Chateau Chalon
How many communes are in Arbois?
12
Where does the name L’Etoile come from?
A local fossil, shaped like a 5 pointed star
What is Savagnin also called in Chateau Chalon?
Nature
What is the voile?
A film-forming yeast that covers the surface of vin jaune in cask
What can vin de paille wines be labeled as?
Arbois
L’Etoile
Cotes de Jura
What is the required must weight for Vin de paille
320 grams per liter