Mainly Alsace - MA Questions 05.09.20

Question 1

What is the percentage for varietal labelling in Alsace? Any exceptions?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

How is the Savagnin grape found in Jura called in Alsace?

Answer 2

Savagnin Rose or Klevener de Heiligenstein.

Question 3

Which grapes are authorized to produce Cremant d’Alsace?

Answer 3

Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois and Chardonnay.

Question 4

What are the minimum sugar levels at harvest for Vendanges Tardives?

Answer 4

Riesling and Muscat - 244 gr/l (formerly 235); Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer - 270 gr/l (formerly 257)

Question 5

Which AOP in Alsace allows Muller-Thurgau to be varietally-labeled?

Answer 5

Moselle AOP.

Question 6

Which Alsace subzones produce red wines only?

Answer 6

Ottrott, Rodern, Saint-Hippolyte.

Question 7

Name 3 Alsace subzones producing white wines only.

Answer 7

Any 3 from Blienschwiller, Côtes de Barr, Klevener de Heiligenstein, Scherwiller, Vallée Noble, Val Saint Grégoire, Wolxheim, Coteaux du Haut Koenigsbourg, Bergheim.

Question 8

What is the minimum potential alcohol for VT?

Answer 8

14,5% for Riesling and Muscat; 16% for Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer.

Question 9

When can VT and SGN be released?

Answer 9

June 1st of the second year following the harvest.

Question 10

For the below Clos name the commune and the producer:
Clos de Capucins 
Clos Jebsal 
Clos Himmelreich 
Clos Ribeaupierre

Answer 10

Clos de Capucins – Kaysersberg, Domaine Weinbach.
Clos Jebsal – Turckheim, Zind-Humbrecht.
Clos Himmelreich – Orschwihr, Lucien Albrecht
Clos Ribeaupierre – Ribeauvillé, Jean Sipp

Question 11

What is the grape used in the red wines of Côtes de Toul AOP?

Answer 11

Pinot Noir.

Question 12

Name two Grand Cru in Alsace which are entirely planted with Riesling.

Answer 12

Geisberg in Ribeauvillé, Kastelberg in Andlau.

Question 13

What is the principal grape in Grand Cru Kaefferkopf AOP?

Answer 13

Gewurztraminer.

Question 14

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

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

Which producer is known to have created the unofficial categories Vins de Fruit, Vins de Pierre and Vins de Temps?

Answer 15

André Ostertag from Domaine Ostertag.

Question 16

Who is producing Pinot Gris Cuvée Cecile?

Answer 16

Lucien Albrecht.

Question 17

Which producer is known to produce the range Artist Series?

Answer 17

Josmeyer.

Question 18

Who produces “Clos Saint Landelin” Pinot Noir?

Answer 18

Domaine Muré.

Question 19

What is the main soil type in the following Grand Cru vineyards?
Rangen 
Rosacker 
Brand 
Furstentum

Answer 19

Rangen – Volcanic
Rosacker – Dolomitic limestone
Brand – Granite
Furstentum – Limestone

Question 20

What is the maximum yield for Alsace Grand Cru?

Answer 20

55hl.

Question 21

Who is producing Les Saintes Claires Pinot Noir?

Answer 21

Albert Mann.

Question 22

The intent to produce a Grand Cru wine in Alsace must be declared before which date?

Answer 22

March 1st of the harvest year.

Question 23

How is Savagnin known locally in Jura?

Answer 23

Nature.

Question 24

What is the synonym for Chardonnay in Jura?

Answer 24

Gamay Blanc.

Question 25

What is a synonym for Roussanne in Savoie?

Answer 25

Bergeron.

Question 26

Which commune may append its name to Arbois?

Answer 26

Pupillin.

Question 27

Which grapes are allowed in the production of Vin de Paille in Arbois AOP?

Answer 27

Poulsard, Trousseau, Chardonnay and Savagnin.

Question 28

Which AOP in the Jura permits white wines only?

Answer 28

L’Etoile AOP.

Question 29

What is the name for Lake Geneva in France?

Answer 29

Lac Leman.

Question 30

Which Cru in Savoie produces wines from 100% Roussanne?

Answer 30

Chignin-Bergeron.