Jura & Savoie Flashcards
What is the climate of Jura
Continental
What is the umbrella AOC of Jura
Côtes de Jura AOC
What are the principal varietals of the Côtes de Jura AOC
Chardonnay
Savagnin
Pinot Noir
Poulsard
Trousseau
What two unique styles of wine are produced in Jura
Vin Jaune
Vin de Paille
What Côtes de Jura AOC varietal is not permitted for Vin de Paille
Pinot Noir
What is the varietal of Côtes de Jura AOC Vin Jaune
Savagnin
What is the name and size of bottles used for Vin Jaune
Clavelin - 62cl (620mL)
What are the max. yields for Côtes de Jura Vin de Paille AOC
Max. 20 hl/ha
What are the max. yields for Côtes de Jura AOC white wines
Max. 55 hl/ha
What are the max. yields for Côtes de Jura AOC red wines
Max. 60 hl/ha
What are the three communal AOCs of Jura
Arbois AOC
L’Etoile AOC
Château Chalon AOC
What is the major subzone of Arbois AOC
Pupillin
What are the blending laws for Arbois AOC white wines
Min. 80% combined Chardonnay and Savagnin
What are the blending laws for Arbois AOC red wines
Min. 80% combined Pinot Noir, Trousseau, and/or Poulsard
What styles of wine are authorized in L’Etoile AOC
White
Vin de Paille
Vin Jaune
What are the three authorized varietals of L’Etoile AOC
Chardonnay
Savagnin
Poulsard
What style of wine is authorized in Château-Chalon AOC
Vin Jaune
What are the max. yields for Château-Chalon AOC
30 hl/ha
What is the local synonym for Savagnin in Jura
Naturé
What is ‘voile’ in Jura
A vilm forming yeast that develops over the surface of aging Vin Jaune, similar to Flor in Sherry
What is the minimum potential ABV for Vin de Paille in Jura
14% ABV
What are the blending laws for Crémant de Jura AOC
Min. 70% Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and/or Trousseau