Jura & Savoie Flashcards
What is the main AOC in Jura for all colors of wine
Côtes de Jura AOC
What grapes are allowed in Côtes de Jura AOC
White:
-Chardonnay
-Savagnin
Red:
-Poulsard
-Trousseau
-Pinot Noir
What 2 wines produced in the Côtes de Jura AOC are unique to Jura
Vin Jaune
Vin de Paille
Which grape in the Côtes de Jura AOC is not allowed in Vin de Paille
Pinot Noir
What grape is Vin Jaune made from
Savagnin
What is Jura’s leading wine village
Arbois AOC
Which commune in Arbois may add its’ name to Arbois AOC labels
Pupillin
What wines are produced in L’Etoile AOC
White wines from Chardonnay, Poulsard, & Savagnin
What is the common characteristic of whites from L’Etoile AOC
Bottled late in an oxidative style
What wine is produced in Château Chalon AOC
Vin Jaune
What are the flavor profiles of Vin Jaune
Nutty, curried, dry, delicate fruit
What is the unique bottle used solely for Vin Jaune
Clavelin
(62 cL bottle)
What is Vin de Paille
‘Straw Wine’
Ripe grapes are dried for a minimum of 6 weeks and aged for a minimum of 3 years (18 months in oak)
Retain acidity, residual sugar, and pronounced alcohol
What are the grape blending laws in Crémant de Jura AOC
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and/or Trousseau must make up 70% of the blend
What are the blending laws for Crémant de Jura AOC Rosé wines
Must be at least 50% red grapes