Mainly Alsace - MA Questions 05.09.20 Flashcards
What is the percentage for varietal labelling in Alsace? Any exceptions?
100%.
Exception is Auxerrois which can be blended with Pinot Blanc and the label would carry Pinot Blanc even if the wine is made with 100% Auxerrois grapes.
How is the Savagnin grape found in Jura called in Alsace?
Savagnin Rose or Klevener de Heiligenstein.
Which grapes are authorized to produce Cremant d’Alsace?
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois and Chardonnay.
What are the minimum sugar levels at harvest for Vendanges Tardives?
Riesling and Muscat - 244 gr/l (formerly 235); Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer - 270 gr/l (formerly 257)
Which AOP in Alsace allows Muller-Thurgau to be varietally-labeled?
Moselle AOP.
Which Alsace subzones produce red wines only?
Ottrott, Rodern, Saint-Hippolyte.
Name 3 Alsace subzones producing white wines only.
Any 3 from Blienschwiller, Côtes de Barr, Klevener de Heiligenstein, Scherwiller, Vallée Noble, Val Saint Grégoire, Wolxheim, Coteaux du Haut Koenigsbourg, Bergheim.
What is the minimum potential alcohol for VT?
14,5% for Riesling and Muscat; 16% for Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer.
When can VT and SGN be released?
June 1st of the second year following the harvest.
For the below Clos name the commune and the producer: Clos de Capucins Clos Jebsal Clos Himmelreich Clos Ribeaupierre
Clos de Capucins – Kaysersberg, Domaine Weinbach.
Clos Jebsal – Turckheim, Zind-Humbrecht.
Clos Himmelreich – Orschwihr, Lucien Albrecht
Clos Ribeaupierre – Ribeauvillé, Jean Sipp
What is the grape used in the red wines of Côtes de Toul AOP?
Pinot Noir.
Name two Grand Cru in Alsace which are entirely planted with Riesling.
Geisberg in Ribeauvillé, Kastelberg in Andlau.
What is the principal grape in Grand Cru Kaefferkopf AOP?
Gewurztraminer.
In which Grand Crus would you find the below Clos and who are the producers? Clos St Urbain Clos St Théobald Clos du Zahnacker Clos Schild
Clos St Urbain – Rangen Grand Cru, Zind-Humbrecht.
Clos St Théobald – Rangen Grand Cru, Schoffit
Clos du Zahnacker – Osterberg Grand Cru, La Cave de Ribeauvillé
Clos Schild – Pfingstberg, Lucien Albrecht.
Which producer is known to have created the unofficial categories Vins de Fruit, Vins de Pierre and Vins de Temps?
André Ostertag from Domaine Ostertag.
Who is producing Pinot Gris Cuvée Cecile?
Lucien Albrecht.
Which producer is known to produce the range Artist Series?
Josmeyer.
Who produces “Clos Saint Landelin” Pinot Noir?
Domaine Muré.
What is the main soil type in the following Grand Cru vineyards? Rangen Rosacker Brand Furstentum
Rangen – Volcanic
Rosacker – Dolomitic limestone
Brand – Granite
Furstentum – Limestone
What is the maximum yield for Alsace Grand Cru?
55hl.
Who is producing Les Saintes Claires Pinot Noir?
Albert Mann.
The intent to produce a Grand Cru wine in Alsace must be declared before which date?
March 1st of the harvest year.
How is Savagnin known locally in Jura?
Nature.
What is the synonym for Chardonnay in Jura?
Gamay Blanc.
What is a synonym for Roussanne in Savoie?
Bergeron.
Which commune may append its name to Arbois?
Pupillin.
Which grapes are allowed in the production of Vin de Paille in Arbois AOP?
Poulsard, Trousseau, Chardonnay and Savagnin.
Which AOP in the Jura permits white wines only?
L’Etoile AOP.
What is the name for Lake Geneva in France?
Lac Leman.
Which Cru in Savoie produces wines from 100% Roussanne?
Chignin-Bergeron.
