Mainly Rhone, Jura and Savoie - KM Questions 17.10.20

Question 1

Explain Geography and climate of Jura

Answer 1

Jurassic limestone and marl soils with clay at the lowest sites. Surrounded by forested Jura mountains Continental climate with harshly cold winters

Question 2

Which grape is known as Nature in Jura?

Answer 2

Savagnin

Question 3

Which grape is referred to as Gamay Blanc in Jura?

Answer 3

Chardonnay

Question 4

Which grapes are allowed for rose wines in Cotes de Jura wines?

Answer 4

All reds and whites of Jura are allowed to be blended in Vin Gris style of wines

Question 5

Which grape is used for Vin Jaune/Chateau Chalon?

Answer 5

Savagnin

Question 6

Which grape is not allowed for Vin de Paille production in Jura?

Answer 6

Pinot Noir

Question 7

Which commune of Arbois is allowed to append its name to the AOC?

Answer 7

Pupillin

Question 8

Which Jura appellation makes white wines only?

Answer 8

L’Etoile

Question 9

Which grapes are allowed in L’Etoile wines?

Answer 9

Chardonnay Savagnin Poulsard (Red)

Question 10

What is Vin Jaune/Chateau Chalon?

Answer 10

Yellow wine produced from Savagnin grape in an oxidative styleand may age for decades before being released. Min ageing until 15 Dec of 6th year before harvest… 60 months

Question 11

What is the name and size of Chateau Chalon/Vin Jaune bottles?

Answer 11

Clavelin 62cl

Question 12

Which appellations in Jura produce Vin de Paille?

Answer 12

Cotes du Jura, Arbois, L’Etoile

Question 13

What are the main grapes used in Cremant de Jura?

Answer 13

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Trousseau

Question 14

What method and ageing is required for Cremant de Jura?

Answer 14

Traditional Method 9 months on the lees/total 12 months 100 L/150 kg

Question 15

How long does Vin Jaune need to age under Voile?

Answer 15

60 month min

Question 16

What is the ageing and alc strength required for eau de vie used for Macvin de Jura?

Answer 16

Min 14 months in cask for the eau de vie Min 52% abv

Question 17

What are the Lieu dits in Cornas?

Answer 17

La Cote, Les Chatillons, Les Mazards, Le Reynards

Question 18

Which north Rhone appellations do not produce any red wine?

Answer 18

Condrieu, Chateau Grillet, St. Peray, Coteaux du Die, Cremenat de Die, Clairette de Die

Question 19

What kind of wines does Chatillon en Dioise produce?

Answer 19

Gamay based reds and roses Aligote and Chardonnay based whites

Question 20

Name 6 important climats of Hermitage

Answer 20

La Meal, Les Bessards, Greffieux, Beaume, Peleat, L’Hermite

Question 21

What is La Rape?

Answer 21

Mandatory discarding of 2% of harvested grapes in Chateauneuf du Pape

Question 22

Which grape is used in Blanc Rasteau VDN wines?

Answer 22

Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris

Question 23

Which grape varieties are mandatory in Gigondas rose?

Answer 23

Grenache and either Mourvedre or Syrah

Question 24

Which Rhone AOP requires minimum 40% Viognier in white wines?

Answer 24

Duche d’Uzes

Question 25

What is Randement de Base for Chateauneuf du Pape?

Answer 25

35 hl/ha

Question 26

Who produces Poncins? What kind of wine is it?

Answer 26

Produced by Chateau Grillet. 100% viognier - white wine Cotes du Rhone (declassified Condrieu/Grillet) Named for Lieu dit of Chateau Grillet

Question 27

Who produces Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin?

Answer 27

JL Chave, in special years

Question 28

Who makes flagship white Roussanne Vieilles Vignes from 100% Rousanne in Chateauneuf du pape?

Answer 28

Chateau de Beaucastel

Question 29

Which well regarded producer in chateauneuf du pape employs the flash pasteurisation for its wines?

Answer 29

Chateau de Beaucastel

Question 30

Who produces Marie Beurrier and the Réserve des Celestins Chateauneuf du Papes?

Answer 30

Henri Bonneau

Question 31

Which lakes moderate the climate of Savoie?

Answer 31

Lake Bourget, Lec Leman (Lake Geneva)

Question 32

What is the synonym for Roussanne used in Savoie?

Answer 32

Bergeron

Question 33

What are the key grapes in Seyssel AOP?

Answer 33

Altesse - 100% - used for most wines Molette - 100% - used for some varietal wines Chasselas - used for vin Mousseaux

Question 34

Which communes of Rousette de Bugey AOP may append their names to appellation?

Answer 34

Montagnieu, Manicle

Question 35

What grapes are used for Bugey Cerdon wines?

Answer 35

Gamay, Poulsard

Question 36

What is the minimum ageing on the lees required for Bugey Cerdon wines?

Answer 36

Min 2 months on the lees

Question 37

What are the min ageing and method of production for Bugey Vin Mousseaux AOP?

Answer 37

Traditional method - 9 months on the lees Bougey Montagnieu Vin Mousseaux - 12 months on the lees

Question 38

Which Cru of Vin de Savoie AOP is known for producing 100% Roussanne wines?

Answer 38

Chignin - Bergeron

Question 39

Which crus mandate 80% chasselas in the wines of Vin de Savoie AOP?

Answer 39

Marignan, Ripaille, Crepy. All located on the southern shore of lake Geneva.

Question 40

What are the communes allowed to append their names to Rousette de Savoie AOP

Answer 40

Frangy, Marestal, Monterminod, Monthoux.