Jura/Savoie Flashcards
Four crus (Subzones) of Roussette de Savoie AOP that are authorized for the production of Rousette de Savoie (100% Altesse)
Monthoux
Marestel
Frangy
Monterminod
Lakes of Savoie (5)
Lac du Bourget*
Lac Léman (Lake Geneva)*
Lac d’Aiguebellette
Lac de Paladru
Lac d’Annecy
*Moderated by these lakes
Principal red grapes of Savoie
Principal white grapes of Savioie
Gamay
Mondeuse
Persan
Jacquere
Altesse (Rousette)
Roussanne
Chasselas
Cremant du Jura:
Blanc: Min. 70% combined Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and/or Trousseau
Rosé: Min. 50% combined Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Trousseau, and/or Poulsard
Styles of wine permitted in Bugey Manicle
White and Red
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
River that flows through Bugey
Ain
Soil type of Jura
Clay/limestone
This lake borders Savoie
Lake Bourget
Annual Rainfal in Savoie
50 inches
IGP of Jura/Savoie
Allobroges
Grape of Chignin-Bergeron
Roussanne
Cote d’Arve (highest vineyards in savoie) is located in this region
Ayze
Main grape of Rousette de Bugey
Altesse
What is Ouillage?
Headspace between wine and top of container holding wine
helps flor develop in Vin Jaune
Vin de Paille (Arbois):
six weeks dried
Aged until November 15 of third year following harvest
18 months in wood, released on December 1
14% abv
Ayze wines must be 50% this grape:
Gringet
Domaine Belluard is producer
Valley of Ayze-Gringet
Ha/hl for Vin Jaune wines
20 hl/ha
Chasselas is planted most here in Savoie
South of Lac Leman
Aging requirements for Vin de Paille
Wines must be aged until Nov 15 of third year following the harvest including at least 18 mos in oak
May be released Dec 1 of third year following harvest
These geographic designations of Vin de Savoie AOP are primarily Chasselas
Marignan
Marin
Crépy
Ripaille
Major produces of Savoie and Bugey
Domaine Belluard
Dom Curtet
Ch de Lucey
Dom Monin
Le Caveau Bugiste
Maison Angelot
Dom Dupasquier
Andre et Michel Quenard
Cellier des Cray
What year did Bugey become its own appellation (with rousette de Bugey)
2009
Arbin cru in Savoie is for this grape
Mondeuse
Saint Jean de la Porte is a subregion
What is Bugey Montagnieu
100% Mondeuse
still red and sparkling
Mousseaux and Petillant