Jura and Savoie: Major Producers Flashcards
1
Q
What village in Jura is the home of Louis Pasteur?
A
Arbois, the Jura’s leading wine village and home of Louis Pasteur, covers 12 communes producing all styles of Jura wine.
2
Q
Who is Louis Pasteur?
A
He is best known to the general public for his invention of the technique of treating milk and wine to stop bacterial contamination, a process now called pasteurization.
3
Q
Jura: Caves Jean Bourdy
A
One of the oldest producers in Jura.
- 10 Generations
- Certified Biodynamic
- They make the full range of wines from this region.
4
Q
Jura: Domaine Rolet
A
The second largest independent winegrower in the Jura. Makes the range of wines produced here excluding vin de paille.
