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Jura, Savoie, Bugey Flashcards

1
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Where does L’Etoile AOP get its name?

A

Tiny star-shaped marine fossils

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What single commune may append its name to Arbois in Jura?

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Pupillin

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This is Jura’s leading wine village and home of Louis Pasteur.

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Arbois

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4
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Name 3 communal appellations of Jura aside from Cotes du Jura AOP:

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Arbois AOP
L’Etoile AOP
Chateau Chalon AOP

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5
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What is ‘voile?’

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“Veil”

The thin film of yeast under which Vin Jaune is matured in barrel in Jura

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6
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What is a ‘clavelin?’

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62cL squat bottle for Vin Jaune

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7
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In poor vintages like 1980 or 84, Chateau Chalon AOP wines may be declassified to what?

A

Cotes du Jura AOP

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8
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The standard appellation of Jura for whites, reds, & roses:

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Cotes du Jura AOP

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9
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What is the minimum drying period for grapes destined for Vin de Paille?

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6 weeks

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10
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Soils of Jura:

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Jurassic limestone & marl, w/ clay at lowest sites

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11
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Cremant du Jura roses must contain what percentage grey or black varieties?

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50%

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12
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Name the 6 rivers of Jura from N-S:

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Loue
Cuisance
Orain
Brenne
Seille
Valliere

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13
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Which river runs through Arbois?

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Cuisance

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14
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Which river runs through Poligny?

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Orain

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15
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Which river runs through Lons le Saunier?

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Valliere

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16
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What is ‘Vin Jaune?’

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“Yellow wine” made in the Jura exclusively from savignan - similar to fino sherry but not fortified.

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17
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Which Jura variety is not permitted for Vin de Paille production?

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Pinot noir

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18
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This appellation is reserved for Vin Jaune ONLY:

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Chateau Chalon AOP

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19
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Whites of Arbois must be 80% ________ & _________.

A

Chardonnay & savignan

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20
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T/F: Manual harvest is mandatory for Cremant du Jura.

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True

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21
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Minimum planting density in Jura:

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5,000 v/ha

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22
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T/F: Chaptalization is permitted for ‘Vin de Paille.’

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False

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23
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Which appellation of Jura is permitted for white wine only, and what style is commonly produced?

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L’Etoile AOP

Bottled late in an oxidative style

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24
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What is Jura ‘gamay blanc?’

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A heritage strain of chardonnay

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25
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Which river runs through Chateau Chalon AOP?

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Seille

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26
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After fermentation, savignan destined for Vin Jaune is kept in Barrel until when?

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December 15th of the 6th year following harvest

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27
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What is the minimum ABV and aging requirement for Vin de Paille?

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19% (14% acquired)

3 years, including 18 mos in neutral wood

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28
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What is ‘Vin de Paille?’

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“Straw wine” in Jura. A sweet wine made from healthy grapes - picked early for high acidity - and dried on straw-lined boxes for at least 6 weeks (but usually several months) before fermenting.

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29
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Name 3 red grapes of Jura:

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Poulsard (ploussard)

Trousseau

Pinot noir

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30
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Cremant du Jura ‘Vin Mousseux Rose’ minimum assemblage:

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Min 50% combined:

Pinot noir
Pinot gris
Trousseau
Poulsard

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31
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Jura whites are typically 100% _________ (AKA _________) though ___________ (AKA __________) may be added as a blending partner - and together must make up __% of the total blend.

A

Chardonnay (AKA gamay blanc)

Savignan (AKA traminer or nature)

Min 80% of the blend

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32
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What is Macvin du Jura AOP?

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A vin de liqueur where marc is added to unfermented grape must.

Can be red, white, or rose.

Min 10 mos in oak.

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33
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This is the ‘dominant wine company’ in Jura:

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Henri Maire

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34
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What is ‘Melon d’Arbois?’

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Chardonnay

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35
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Name 2 viticultural hazards of Jura:

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Soil erosion

Autumn frosts

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36
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Main grapes for Vin de Paille:

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Savignan

Poulsard

Chardonnay

(Trousseau also permitted)

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37
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8 top Jura producers:

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Henri Maire
Alain Labet
Pignier

Chateau d’Arlay
Rolet

A&M Tissot
Jean-Louis Tissot

Baud Pere et Fils

38
Q

Cremant du Jura ‘Vin Mousseau Blanc’ minimum assemblage:

A

Min 70% combined:

Chardonnay

Pinot noir

Trousseau

39
Q

Vin Jaune is made form 100% _________.

40
Q

What styles of wine may be made in Chateau Chalon AOP?

A

Vin Jaune only (100% savignan)

41
Q

What is the minimum requirement for Vin Jaune under voile?

42
Q

When is Vin Jaune permitted to be released?

A

June 1st the 7th year after harvest

43
Q

Cremant du Jura aging requirement:

A

9 mos on lees; 12 mos total

44
Q

Eau-de-vie used for Macvin du Jura mutage must be at least __% ABV and must be aged in oak for a minimum of ___ mos prior to mutage.

A

Min 52% ABV

Min 14 mos in oak

45
Q

Max yield for Vin Jaune savignan grapes:

46
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Vin de Paille max yield:

47
Q

Name the 2 moderating lakes of Savoie:

A

Lac Leman (Lake Geneva)

Lac Bourget

48
Q

Western Europe’s largest fresh water body:

A

Lac Leman (Lake Geneva)

49
Q

Name the 2 regional appellations of Savoie:

A

Vin de Savoie AOP

Roussette de Savoie AOP

50
Q

Famous mountain and range of Savoie:

A

Mt. Granier; Chartreuse Mountains

51
Q

Roussette de Savoie AOP must be 100% _________.

52
Q

The number of sub-appellations in Savoie (this word has been officially outlawed):

53
Q

Although Jongieux makes reds, a wine simply labeled “Jongieux” is 100% __________.

54
Q

Three rivers associated with Savoie:

A

Rhine
l’Arve
Isere

55
Q

Sparkling wines of Seyssel AOP must be made up of:

A

At least 75% Molette
At least 10% Altesse
Chasselas permitted for blending

56
Q

The 4 sub-appellations which mandate a minimum 80% Chasselas along the shores of Lac Leman (Lake Geneva):

A

Ripaille
Marin
Marignan
Crepy

57
Q

Mondeuse was once confused for:

A

Refosco from Istria (Croatia)

58
Q

This sub-appellation of Savoie produces wines made from 100% roussanne exclusively:

A

Chignin-Bergeron

59
Q

Name the 4 AOPs of Savoie

A

Vins de Savoie AOP
Roussette de Savoie AOP
Cremant de Savoie AOP
Seyssel AOP

60
Q

What 3 grapes are permitted in Seyssel AOP?

A

Altesse (blanc)
Molette (varietally labeled)
Chasselas (permitted as blending partner in mousseux/Cremant)

61
Q

Name the 4 subregions authorized ONLY for the production of Roussette de Savoie:

A

Frangy
Marestel
Monthoux
Monterminod

62
Q

What is Dme Belluard known for?

A

Still & sparkling whites made from grignet in Savoie-Ayze in the Arve valley.

63
Q

Savoie average growing season temp?

64
Q

Savoie average growing season rainfall?

65
Q

Savoie’s Seyssel AOP is typically 100% _________, though varietally labeled _________ is also permitted.

A

Altesse; Molette

66
Q

Top 4 grapes of Vin de Savoie AOP:

A

Jacquere
Altesse
Roussanne (AKA Bergeron)
Chasselas

67
Q

In Savoie, ‘Bergeron’ is the local term for what grape variety?

68
Q

Cremant de Savoie wines are usually based on ________, but commonly see ________, ________, and some ________.

A

Jacquere

Altesse, chardonnay, and some reds.

69
Q

Name 5 top Savoie producers.

A

Dme Belluard

Jean-Yves Peron
Gilles Berlioz
Dme Genoux

Dominique Lucas

70
Q

Name the top 3 red (and rose) grapes of Vin de Savoie AOP.

A

Gamay
Mondeuse
Persan

71
Q

Savoie principal growing season hazards:

A

Hail & humidity

72
Q

What is the difference between Seyssel AOP sparklings and Cremant de Savoie AOP?

A

Seyssel:
Min 75% Molette
Min 10% Altesse
Chasselas blended

Cremant:
Mostly Jacquere
Altesse, chardonnay, some reds.

73
Q

In Bugey, sparkling ‘Methode Ancestrale’ roses may be labeled as:

A

Bugey-Cerdon

74
Q

Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin was from this region:

75
Q

Name the 2 communes which may append their names to Roussette de Bugey AOP:

A

Virieu Le Grand
Montagnieu

76
Q

What is the main variety for Bugey-Cerdon medium-sweet, ancestral style sparkling roses?

77
Q

What are the 3 main red grapes of Bugey (and 1 accessory)?

A

Gamay
Mondeuse
Pinot noir

(Poulsard)

78
Q

Name 4 top Bugey producers:

A

Famille Peillot
Patrick Botex
Maison Angelot
Philippe Balivet

79
Q

Bugey blanc must be minimum ___% _________.

A

Minimum 70% chardonnay

80
Q

Name the 2 white grapes of Bugey:

A

Chardonnay
Altesse

81
Q

Bugey & Roussette de Bugey got their own appellation status in what year?

82
Q

Bugey rose must be minimum ___% combined _________ & __________.

A

70% pinot noir & gamay

83
Q

Bugey Manicle is 100% what?

A

Chardonnay or pinot noir

84
Q

Bugey Montagnieu Rouge is 100% ________.

85
Q

Bugey-Cerdon production method:

A

Methode Ancestrale

86
Q

Bugey-Cerdon minimum aging requirements and pressure:

A

2 mos on lees

3 atmospheres of pressure

87
Q

Bugey Vin Mousseux/Petillant Blanc principal varieties and minimum lees aging:

A

Minimum 70%:
Chardonnay, molette, jacquere

Minimum 9 mos on lees

88
Q

Name 8 Bugey Vin Mousseux/Petillant Blanc accessory varieties:

A

Aligote
Altesse
Gamay

Mondeuse blanc
Mondeuse noir

Pinot noir
Pinot gris
Poulsard

89
Q

Bugey Montagnieu Vin Mousseux/Petillant Blanc varieties and minimum lees aging:

A

Minimum 70% combined:
Mondeuse, chardonnay, altesse

Minimum 12 mos on lees

90
Q

Bugey Vin Mousseux & Montagnieu Mousseux production method:

A

Traditional method

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