Jura & Savoie Flashcards
What is the location of Jura?
Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
What are the main mountains in Jura?
Jura Mountains - blind valley
What are the main types of topography in Jura?
Limestone, red marl, grey/blue marl, gravel
What is the term for wines made with ullage in Jura?
Vin Jaune
What is the aging requirement for Vin Jaune?
Min. 60 months in ullage
Which grape is exclusively used in Chateau Chalon AOC?
100% Savagnin
What is the minimum residual sugar (RS) for Vin de Paille?
60-130 g/L
Fill in the blank: ‘Ouillé’ refers to wines _______.
without ullage
What is the significance of ‘naturé’ in Jura winemaking?
Reductively made in Arbois
What are the key components of Macvin?
Adding marc to grape must
What is the primary grape variety in Cotes du Jura AOC?
Min. 80% Chardonnay + Savagnin
What is the designation for sparkling wines from Jura?
Cremant du Jura AOC
True or False: Vin Jaune can be made from any grape variety.
False
What is the minimum aging requirement for Macvin?
Min. 10 months in cask
Which grape varieties are not allowed in Vin de Paille?
Pinot Noir
What is the typical bottle size for Vin Jaune?
620ml clavelin
What is the role of flor in the production of Vin Jaune?
Imparts sherry-like characteristics
Who is known for the idea of appellation of controlled origin in Jura?
Alexis Arpin
What grape variety is known for producing semi-carbonic wines?
Poulsard
What is the main purpose of using Guyot training in viticulture?
To optimize grape growth
Which notable person developed vaccines and pasteurization?
Louis Pasteur
What is the maximum allowable residual sugar for Chateau Chalon AOC?
3g/L
What is the minimum weight for grapes used in Vin de Paille?
320-420 g/L
What is a notable style of wine from Jura that involves drying grapes?
Vin de Paille
