Jura and Savoie: Sub Regional Classifications

Question 1

What Village of Savoie produces wines made from 100% Roussane?

Answer 1

The cru Chignin-Bergeron produces 100% Roussanne wines exclusively.

Question 2

What Villages of Savoie produces wines made from a minimum of 80% Chasselas?

Answer 2

The crus of Marignan, Ripaille, and Crépy—all located along the southern shores of Lake Geneva—mandate a minimum 80% Chasselas.

Question 3

True or False: Wines with the Roussette de Savoie AOP are made from 100% Altesse.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What four Villages are allowed to attach their name to the Roussette de Savoie AOP?

Answer 4

Four communes may attach their name to the appellation: Frangy, Marestel, Monterminod, and Monthoux.

Question 5

What is the Seyssel AOP known for?

Answer 5

To the north of Lake Bourget and provides dry and off-dry still and mousseux wines. Still Seyssel wines are typically 100% Altesse, although varietally labelled Molette is also permitted. The sparkling wines are a minimum 10% Altesse, along with Molette and Chasselas.

Question 6

What are Sparkling wines in Savoie typically produced as?

Answer 6

Other sparkling wines in Savoie are produced as Vin de Savoie mousseux or pétillant, and sparkling méthode ancestrale rosés may be found labeled as Bugey Cerdon.

Question 7

What wines does the Bugey AOP of Savoie make?

Answer 7

To the west of Lake Bourget and produces still wines of all three colors in addition to the sparkling rosé Bugey-Cerdon.

Question 8

What wines does Roussette de Bugey AOP make?

Answer 8

Like Roussette de Savoie, are 100% Altesse. The communes of Montagnieu and Virieu le Grand may add their names to this appellation.

Question 9

What grapes does Cremant de Savoie AOP use?

Answer 9

Many are based on Jacquere, but they commonly see Altesse, Chardonnay, and some red varieties.

Question 10

What famous Vermouth is from Savoie?

Answer 10

Vermouth de Chambery
Producer Example: Dolin
Produces: Red, White and Dry