Mainly Rhone, Jura and Savoie - KM Questions 17.10.20 Flashcards
Explain Geography and climate of Jura
Jurassic limestone and marl soils with clay at the lowest sites. Surrounded by forested Jura mountains Continental climate with harshly cold winters
Which grape is known as Nature in Jura?
Savagnin
Which grape is referred to as Gamay Blanc in Jura?
Chardonnay
Which grapes are allowed for rose wines in Cotes de Jura wines?
All reds and whites of Jura are allowed to be blended in Vin Gris style of wines
Which grape is used for Vin Jaune/Chateau Chalon?
Savagnin
Which grape is not allowed for Vin de Paille production in Jura?
Pinot Noir
Which commune of Arbois is allowed to append its name to the AOC?
Pupillin
Which Jura appellation makes white wines only?
L’Etoile
Which grapes are allowed in L’Etoile wines?
Chardonnay Savagnin Poulsard (Red)
What is Vin Jaune/Chateau Chalon?
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
What is the name and size of Chateau Chalon/Vin Jaune bottles?
Clavelin 62cl
Which appellations in Jura produce Vin de Paille?
Cotes du Jura, Arbois, L’Etoile
What are the main grapes used in Cremant de Jura?
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Trousseau
What method and ageing is required for Cremant de Jura?
Traditional Method 9 months on the lees/total 12 months 100 L/150 kg
How long does Vin Jaune need to age under Voile?
60 month min
What is the ageing and alc strength required for eau de vie used for Macvin de Jura?
Min 14 months in cask for the eau de vie Min 52% abv
What are the Lieu dits in Cornas?
La Cote, Les Chatillons, Les Mazards, Le Reynards
Which north Rhone appellations do not produce any red wine?
Condrieu, Chateau Grillet, St. Peray, Coteaux du Die, Cremenat de Die, Clairette de Die
What kind of wines does Chatillon en Dioise produce?
Gamay based reds and roses Aligote and Chardonnay based whites
Name 6 important climats of Hermitage
La Meal, Les Bessards, Greffieux, Beaume, Peleat, L’Hermite
What is La Rape?
Mandatory discarding of 2% of harvested grapes in Chateauneuf du Pape
Which grape is used in Blanc Rasteau VDN wines?
Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris
Which grape varieties are mandatory in Gigondas rose?
Grenache and either Mourvedre or Syrah
Which Rhone AOP requires minimum 40% Viognier in white wines?
Duche d’Uzes
What is Randement de Base for Chateauneuf du Pape?
35 hl/ha
Who produces Poncins? What kind of wine is it?
Produced by Chateau Grillet. 100% viognier - white wine Cotes du Rhone (declassified Condrieu/Grillet) Named for Lieu dit of Chateau Grillet
Who produces Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin?
JL Chave, in special years
Who makes flagship white Roussanne Vieilles Vignes from 100% Rousanne in Chateauneuf du pape?
Chateau de Beaucastel
Which well regarded producer in chateauneuf du pape employs the flash pasteurisation for its wines?
Chateau de Beaucastel
Who produces Marie Beurrier and the Réserve des Celestins Chateauneuf du Papes?
Henri Bonneau
Which lakes moderate the climate of Savoie?
Lake Bourget, Lec Leman (Lake Geneva)
What is the synonym for Roussanne used in Savoie?
Bergeron
What are the key grapes in Seyssel AOP?
Altesse - 100% - used for most wines Molette - 100% - used for some varietal wines Chasselas - used for vin Mousseaux
Which communes of Rousette de Bugey AOP may append their names to appellation?
Montagnieu, Manicle
What grapes are used for Bugey Cerdon wines?
Gamay, Poulsard
What is the minimum ageing on the lees required for Bugey Cerdon wines?
Min 2 months on the lees
What are the min ageing and method of production for Bugey Vin Mousseaux AOP?
Traditional method - 9 months on the lees Bougey Montagnieu Vin Mousseaux - 12 months on the lees
Which Cru of Vin de Savoie AOP is known for producing 100% Roussanne wines?
Chignin - Bergeron
Which crus mandate 80% chasselas in the wines of Vin de Savoie AOP?
Marignan, Ripaille, Crepy. All located on the southern shore of lake Geneva.
What are the communes allowed to append their names to Rousette de Savoie AOP
Frangy, Marestal, Monterminod, Monthoux.
