Jura & Savoie Flashcards by Chris Dunaway

What two crus of Savoie are exclusively for red wine? What is the grape for each?

Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte
Arbin

Both are for 100% Mondeuse

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Which three crus of Savoie are for both red and white wine? What are the main grapes for both styles for each?

Chautagne
Chignin
Jongieux

All three are min 80% Jacquere for white and min 90% combined Gamay, Pinot Noir, and Mondeuse for red.

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Which 4 crus of Savoie specialize in white wine produced from mostly Chasselas? What major natural feature are they all located due south of?

Ripaille
Marin
Marignan
Crépy

All require a min 80% Chasselas and all of these are located just south of Lake Léman or Lake Geneva

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What are the grapes, styles, and sweetness levels of wines produced in Ayze?

Grapes:
min 50% Gringet plus max 30% each of Altesse and Roussette d’Ayze

Styles:
Dry, still white and dry sparkling/semi-sparkling white

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What is the name of the mountain above Ayze and the river that flows around it?

Le Mole Mountain

Arve River

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Which 5 crus of Savoie produce white wine exclusively and from mostly Jacquere?

Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré
Montmélian
Cruet
Apremont
Les Abymes

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What is the synonym for Roussanne in Savoie and which cru is dedicated to producing wines exclusively from this grape?

Bergeron

Chignin-Bergeron

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What styles of wine are produced under the Vin de Savoie AOP?

Dry still white, red, and rosé
Dry Vin Mousseaux/Petillant Blanc
Dry Vin Mousseau/Petillant Rosé

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What are the grape requirements for Crémant de Savoie AOP?

Min 40% Jacquere plus additional 20% Jacquere or Altesse only plus max 20% red varieties of Savoie

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What are the aging and atm requirements for Crémant de Savoie?

Min 9 months on the lees prior to disgorgment and must be min 3.5 atmospheres of pressure

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When was the Crémant de Savoie AOP established?

2015

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What is the Rendement de Base and Max Press Yield for Crémant de Savoie?

Max 75hl/ha

100 Liters form 150 kg of grapes

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Is rosé Crémant de Savoie produced?

No, blanc only

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What are the grapes, colors, styles, and sweetness levels for wines under the Seyssel AOP?

Dry and off-dry still white from Altesse (unlabeled)

Dry, still white from Molette (labeled varietally)

Dry, Sparkling, White from min 10% Altesse plus Chasselas and Molette

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What are the aging requirements for Seyssel AOP Mouseaux?

Same as Crémant de Savoie

Min 9 months on the lees prior to disgorgement

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What are the sub zones of Roussette de Savoie AOP from north to south? Which two are located along a major lake and what is the name of this lake? Which is nearest to Chambéry?

Frangy
Marestal
Monthoux
Monterminod (nearest to Chambery)

Marestal and Monthoux are located along Lake Bourget

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What is the name of the river that flows through Seyssel AOP?

Rhône River

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Prior to 1999 what grapes could be present in Roussette de Savoie?

Up to 50% Chardonnay with Mondeuse Blanche

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What percentage of wine produced in Savoie is white?

70%

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How would you describe the climate of Savoie?

Continental climate with alpine and Mediterranean influences

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What two vermouth brands are produced in Chambéry?

Dolin and Routin

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What is Bonal?

Bonal is an herbal liqueur produced in St Laurent du Pont, France just outside of the Savoie geopolitical boundaries and just northeast of Voiron where Chartreuse is produced.

It is produced form a blend of gentian, cinchona, and herbs of the Grande Chartreuse Mountains with a mistelle base. Traditionally drank neat with a twist though this drink mixes well with whiskies, sparkling wine, and hard cider.

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What is Génepy le Chamois?

Legendary herbal liqueur of Savoie produced from mountain sage and other alpine herbs indigenous to the French Alps. It’s bright, fresh, and herbal flavors have been associated with the mountain air and adventure.

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In wich cru of Savoie is the Côte D’Arve located?

Ayze

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What is the most planted white grape in Savoie?

Jacquère

What is the name of the traditional bottle for Vin Jaune and what volume does it contain?

Clavelin 620mL or 62 centilitres

What are two synonyms for Chardonnay in the Jura?

Melon d'Arbois Gamay Blanc

What is the most planted red grape in Jura?

Poulssard or Ploussard as it's known in Arbois.

What is the most planted white grape in Jura?

Chardonnay

What are the grape requirements for Vin de Paille in Jura?

May be single varietal or a blend of Poulssard, Trousseau, Chardonnay, and/or Savagnin. Pinot Noir is excluded.

What is the minimum potential alcohol for Vin Jaune in the Jura? What about Vin de Paille? Yields for both?

min 10.5% for Vin Jaune; 60hl/ha (except Chateau Chalon which is 30hl/ha) | Min 19% (14% acquired) for Vin de Paille; 20hl/ha

What are the aging requirements for Vin Jaune in Jura?

Must be aged until December 15th of the 6th year following harvest including at least 60 months under the voile without topping up. May be released on January 1st of the 7th year following harvest.

What is the max yield for Vin de Paille in Jura?

max 20hl/ha

What are the aging requirements for Vin de Paille in Jura? Include grape drying length and must weight that must be achieved prior to production.

Grapes must be dried for at least 6 weeks and achieve a must weight of 320-420g/L prior to fermentation. Must be aged until November 15 of the third year following the harvest, including at least 18 months in neutral oak barrels. May be released on December 1st of the third year following harvest.

What are the drying requirements and must weight achieved for Vin de Paille in Jura prior to production?

Must be dried for at least 6 weeks and achieve a must weight of 320-420g/L prior to fermentation.

What are the two sub zones for Roussette de Bugey?

Montagnieu | Virieu-le-Grand

What are the colors, styles, and sweetness levels for wines produced in the Bugey AOP?

Sec and demi-sec, still, white Sec and demi-sec, still rosé Sec, still rouge Medium sweet or Moelleux sparkling

What are the production/aging requirements for Bugey AOP Mousseux vs Bugey "Montagnieu" AOP Mousseaux?

Both must be produced by the traditional method and both see at least 9 months on the lees. The difference is that Montagnieu sees an extra 3 months on the lees for a total of 12 months prior to disgorgement.

What are the production, aging, and pressure requirements for Bugey Cerdon? What is the min RS that must be achieved in the finished product?

Tirage and expedition are prohibited. The wine must be produced using the ancestral method and be aged on the lees for at least 2 months prior to disgorgement with a pressure of at least 3 atmospheres. Min 40g/L in the finished product.

What are the grape requirements for Bugey AOP Rouge?

Must be produced from a single variety form either Gamay, Pinot Noir, or Mondeuse

What are the styles permitted and grape requirements for wines labeled Bugey "Manicle"?

Dry to slightly demi-sec (max 6g/L) still white from 100% Chardonnay Dry, still red from 100% Pinot Noir

What are the styles permitted and grape requirements for wines labeled Bugey "Montagnieu"?

Dry, still red from 100% Mondeuse Brut Vin Mousseux/Petillant Blanc from a min 70% combined Mondeuse, Chardonnay, and Altesse

What are the grape requirements for Bugey "Cerdon"?

Combination of Gamay and Poulsard. Cannot be 100% Poulsard

What is the Vin de Liqueur appellation of Jura?

Macvin du Jura

What are the permitted styles and grape requirements for Bugey AOP?

Dry still white from Min 70% Chardonnay Dry still rosé from Min 70% combined Gamay and Pinot Noir Dry still varietal red from Gamay, Pinot Noir, or Mondeuse Brut Mousseux/Petillant Blanc from Min 70% combined Chardonnay, Molette, and Jaquere Brut Mousseux/Petillant Rosé from Min 70% combined Gamay and Pinot Noir

In what department is Bugey AOP located?

Ain

On what lake are two sub zones of Roussette de Savoie located?

Lake Bourget

What is the max yield for Château Chalon?

Max 30hl/ha

What are the permitted vine training systems in Château Chalon?

Single Guyot Double Guyot Cordon de Royat

What is the max yield for Vin Jaune?

Max 30hl/ha

What is the sole grape permitted in the Arbin cru of Savoie?

Mondeuse

Approximately how many acres of Gringet remain in Savoie?

50 acres

In what style of wine of the Jura would you find the highest presence of acetaldehyde?

Vin Jaune

The name of which cru of Savoie translates to "Broken Stones"?

Les Abymes

What is the main grape of the Ayze cru and what is the min % that must be present?

Gringet | Min 50%

What three lakes are located in Savoie?

Lake Léman / Lake Geneva Lake Bourget Lake Annecy

What is the minimum potential alcohol for Jura Vin de Paille? What is the min abv that must be acquired for Vin de Paille in Jura?

min 19% potential alcohol min 14% must be acquired

What is the most planted grape in La Chautagne?

Gamay

What are the styles permitted and the grape requirements for Crémant du Jura AOP?

Brut Vin Mousseaux Blanc from min 70% combined Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Trousseau Brut Vin Mousseaux Rosé form min 50% Poulsard, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Trousseau Grapes permitted for both: Pinot Girs, Pinot Noir, Poulsard, Trousseau, and Savagnin

What 4 Savoie Crus are located nearest to Lake Léman / Lake Geneva? What is the main grape in these crus?

Marin Marignan Crépy Ripaille Chasselas is the main grape here

What is the southernmost Savoie Cru and what are the permitted styles here?

Apremont Blanc only from mostly Jacquère

What is the max yield for Crémant du Jura? Max press yield?

74hl/ha | 100L per 150kg

What are the aging and pressure requirements for Crémant du Jura AOP?

Aged for at least 9 months on the lees for a total of 12 months total prior to disgorgement. Min 3.5 atmospheres of pressure

Which Savoie Cru produces the most output?

Apremont

Which river flows through the heart of Bugey?

the Ain river

Who produces Cuvée Saeba and what were the main grapes?

Jacques Puffeney Chardonnay and Savagnin

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Les Abymes?

White wine only from min 80% Jacquere

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Apremont?

White wine only from min 80% Jacquere

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Arbin?

Red only from 100% Mondeuse

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Ayze?

Dry still white and sparkling white from min 50% Gringet plus Altesse and Roussette d'Ayze

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Chautagne?

White from min 80% Jacquere Red from min 90% combined Pinot Noir, Gamay, and/or Mondeuse plus Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, and Persan

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Chignin?

White wine form min 80% Jacquere Red wine from min 90% Combined Gamay, Pinot Noir, and/or Mondeuse plus Cab, Cab Franc, and Persan

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Chignin-Bergeron?

White wine only from 100% Roussanne/Bergeron

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Crépy?

White wine only from min 80% Chasselas

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Cruet?

White wine only from min 80% Jacquere

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Jongieux?

White wine from a min 80% Jacquere Red wine from a min 90% combined Pinot Noir, Gamay, and/or Mondeuse plus Cab, Cab Franc, and Persan

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Marignan?

white wine only from a min 80% Chasselas

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Marin?

white wine only from a min 80% Chasselas

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Montmélian?

White wine only from min 80% Jacquere

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Ripaille?

White wine only from min 80% Chasselas

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte?

Red wine only from 100% Mondeuse

What styles of wine are permitted under the cru Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré?

White wine only from min 80% Jacquere

When was the Treaty of Turin signed and what did it do?

Signed in 1860 and ceded Savoie to France from Italy

What is the grape of still Seyssel wines?

Altesse

In what cru does Domaine Belluard produce wine?

Ayze

In what cru does Gilles Berlioz produce wine?

Chignin-Bergeron

In what cru does Charles Trosset produce wine?

Arbin

What are two producers of Bugey-Cerdon?

Renerdat-Fache | Patrick Bottex

In what cru does Jean Masson produce wine?

Apremont

What styles of wine are produced under the Côte du Jura AOP?

Dry Still red, white, and rosé Vin Jaune Vin de Paille

What styles of wine are produced under the L'Etoile AOP?

White wines only in three styles: Dry, still white Vin Jaune Vin de Paille

What are the grape requirements for Crémant de Jura AOP Blanc? What about Rosé?

Blanc: Min 70% Combined Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Trousseau Rosé: Min 50% Combined Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Trousseau, and Poulsard

What is Louis Pasteur's home town?

Arbois

Who is Henri Maire?

Legend of the Jura and credited for resurrecting the region following WWII

What is the star grape of Arbois?

Poulsard

What is Naturé a synonym and what does it often indicate in wines from Arbois?

Synonym for Savagnin Often indicates fresh, lemony, floral white wines made from the variety (aka Ouillé) rather than the oxidative style.

What is the grape Arbois Blanc synonymous with?

Menu Pineau grape of the Loire

What cru borders Abymes and what is the main grape here?

Borders Apremont Jacquere is the main grape here.

What is the red grape specialty of Arbois-Pupillin?

Poulsard, spelled Ploussard

What type of vineyard sites does Trousseau prefer?

warmer

Which producer of Pupillin is considered one of the fathers of the natural wine movement? Who runs his estate today?

Pierre Overnoy Emmanuel Houillon runs the estate today.

What is the top producer of Ayse?

Domaine Belluard

What is the only appellation for vermouth in France? What makes it so distinct? What is used for sweetening this?

Chambéry AOP located in the d'auvergne area of France. It is only made by macerating the wine with real plants and can only be sweetened with the use of grape must, wine and/or sugar

What styles of Vermouth are produced in Chambéry?

Red, white, and rosé

Charbono in California and Bonarda in Argentina?

Douce Noire

What is the preferred soil type of Chateau Chalon wines?

Grey marl

in what vintages was Château Chalon AOP not produced?

1974 1980 1984 2001

What is the volume of a clavelin said to reflect?

The volume of wine that remains from a liter of wine kept in cask in Ch-Chalon for six years.

Which compound is said to give Vin Jaune its curry flavor?

Sotolon

What is the principal grape of Crépy?

Chasselas (min 80%)

What is the top cru in Savoie for Gamay red wine?

Chautagne

What is the principle grape of the Ayse Cru?

Gringet

What river flows through Bugey-Cerdon? Which river loops around the southern edge of the entire Bugey region?

Ain River cuts through Bugey-Cerdon Rhone River forms part of the southern boundary

Which Savoie Cru is the largest in size and production?

Apremont

What is the flat land between Jura and Burgundy?

La Bresse

What is the only vermouth to have its own French AOP?

Vermouth de Chambery AOP; Dolin is a producer

What is the minimum RS for Bugey-Cerdon?

Min 40g/L

What is the min% combined Chardonnay and Savagnin for Côtes de Jura Blanc?

min 80% combined

What grape is excluded from the production of vin de paille in the Jura?

Pinot Noir

What are the three communal appellations in Jura?

Arbois AOP Château Chalon AOP L'Etoile AOP

What are the three appellations which permit Vin de Paille production in Jura?

Arbois AOP Côtes de Jura AOP L'Etoile AOP

True or False, Vin de Paille wines in the Jura are proudced from botrytized grapes?

False; ripe but not botrytized

What are the grape requirements for Crémant du Jura AOP?

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and/or Trousseau must account for at least 70% of the varieties used. Rosé must be produced from min 50% gray or black varieties

How long must Macvin du Jura be aged prior to release?

Min 10 months in oak following mutage.