Jura and Savoie: Grapes Allowed Flashcards
What are the grapes allowed for Cotes de Jura AOP?
Red Grapes: Poulsard (Ploussard), Trousseau, and Pinot Noir.
Dry Whites: are typically 100% Chardonnay (Gamay Blanc), although Savagnin—known locally as Naturé and elsewhere as Traminer, the relative of Gewurztraminer—may be added as a blending partner. (Chardonnay and/or Savagnin must equal at least 80% of the blend.)
Rosés: can include all five grapes, and are usually made in the vin gris style.
What grape is the local Jura specialty Vin Jaune (or “yellow wine) made from?
Château Chalon AOP is a commune—not a producer—specializing in the vin jaune, or “yellow wine,” of the Jura. Produced exclusively from Savagnin grapes (also called Naturé).
What grapes is the local Jura specialty Vin de Paille (or “Straw Wine”) made from?
- Arbois: Vin de Paille:
Poulsard, Trousseau, Chardonnay, Savagnin - Cotes de Jura: Vin de Paille: Poulsard, Trousseau, Chardonnay, Savagnin
- L’Etoile: Vin de Paille: Poulsard, Chardonnay, Savagnin
What are the grapes allowed for Cremant de Jura AOP?
A designation established in 1995. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and/or Trousseau must comprise a minimum of 70% of the cuvée. Rosés must contain a minimum of 50% gray or black varieties.
What are the grapes allowed for Macvin du Jura AOP?
- Vin de Liqueur Blanc: Chardonnay and/or Savagnin
- Vin de Liqueur Rosé: Pinot Noir, Poulsard, and/or Trousseau
- Vin de Liqueur Rouge: As for Rosé
In Jura what is Chardonnay known locally as?
Known locally as Melon d’Arbois, Melon a Queue Rouge and Gamay Blanc.
Vin de Savoie AOP grapes allowed.
Jacquere: Most common grape grown.
Altesse, Roussanne (Bergeron), and Chardonnay produce higher-quality wines. Gamay, Mondeuse, and Pinot Noir comprise most of the red and rosé Vin de Savoie wines.
What is the grape for Roussette de Savoie AOP?
Roussette is a synonym for the Altesse grape.
