Jura & Savoie Flashcards
What is the umbrella AOC of Jura
Côtes du Jura AOC
What are the 5 main varietals of Jura
Pinot Noir
Poulsard
Trousseau
Chardonnay
Savagnin
What is the common name for Savagnin outside of Jura
Traminer
What two wines are unique to Jura
Vin Jaune
Vin de Paille
What grape in Jura is excluded from Vin de Paille production
Pinot Noir
What is the grape used to produce Vin Jaune in Jura
Savagnin
What is Jura’s leading wine village
Arbois
What single commune may add its name to Arbois AOP labels
Pupillin
What are the three grape varietals authorized in L’Étoile AOP
Chardonnay
Poulsard
Savagnin
What is the typical style of L’Étoile AOP wines
Oxidative, late bottled
What is the wine produced within Château Chalon AOP
Vin Jaune
Define ‘Voile’ in Jura wine production
A film-forming yeast that forms over a wines surface, similar to Flor in Sherry production protecting the wine from over-oxidation
How is Vin de Paille produced
Ripe grapes are left to dry for a minimum of 6 weeks following harvest, leading to a wine of balance, acidity, and concentration
What are the aging requirements of Vin de Paille
Minimum 3 years, 18 months in neutral oak
What AOP in Jura is authorized for traditional method sparkling wines
Crémant de Jura AOP
What is the major Vin de Liqueur produced in Jura
Macvin de Jura AOP
How is Macvin de Jura AOP produced
Aged ‘marc’ is added to unfermented grape juice, resulting in a sweet unfermented but alcoholic grape juice
What is the minimum aging requirement for Macvin de Jura AOP
Minimum 10 months in Oak
What is the climate of Savoie
Continental
What large body of water helps moderate the climate of Savoie
Lake Bourget
Lake Geneva
What is the umbrella AOP of Savoie
Vin de Savoie AOP
What are the main white grapes of Savoie
Jacquere
Altesse
Roussane (Bergeron)
Chardonnay
Chasselas
What is the synonym of Roussane in Savoie
Bergeron
What are the main red grapes of Savoie
Gamay
Monduese
Pint Noir
What grape is the exclusive varietal of the cru Chingin-Bergeron
Roussane
What is the synonym for Altesse in Savoie
Roussette
What wines are authorized in the Roussette de Savoie AOP
Whites of 100& Roussette (Altesse)
What style of wine is authorized in Seyssel AOP
Dry, off-dry, still, and Mousseaux
What AOP in Savoie produces ancestral method sparkling wines
Bugey AOP
What is the sole authorized grape varietal of Roussette du Bugey AOP
Altesse
What is the traditional method sparkling wine AOP of Savoie
Crémant de Savoie AOP
