Savoie Flashcards
What is the climate of Savoie?
continental
What are the two lakes that moderate the climate of Savoie?
Lake Bourget and Lake Geneva (Lac Leman)
Which river runs through Savoie?
Rhone River
Name the principal white grapes of Savoie.
Jacquere
Altesse
Roussanne (Bergeron)
Chardonnay
Name the principal red grapes of Savoie
Gamay
Mondeuse
Pinot Noir
What is the most common white grape planted in Savoie
Jacquere
What is the synonym for Roussanne in Savoie?
Bergeron
What is a synonym for Altesse in Savoie?
Rousette
Where is Chignin-Bergeron?
Savoie
What is produced in the cru Chignin-Bergeron?
100% Roussanne
What grape is in the cru Savoie wines of Marignan, Ripaille, and Crepy?
min 80% Chasselas
What are the regional appellations of Savoie?
- Vin de Savoie AOP
- Roussette de Savoie AOP
Is Chardonnay allowed in Roussette de Savoie?
No
What are the four communes that can attach their names to Rousette de Savoie AOP?
- Frangy
- Marestel
- Monterminod
- Monthoux
Where is Seyssel AOP?
Savoie, North of Lake Bourget
What style of wines are made in Seyssel AOP?
dry, off dry, still and mousseux
What grape are still Seyssel AOP wines made from?
Altesse
What is Bugey-Cerdon?
AOP in Savoie for rose sparkling wines.
What are the AOP’s of Savoie?
Vin de Savoie AOP Roussette de Savoie AOP Seyssel AOP Roussette de Bugey AOP Bugey Cerdon AOP Cremant de Savoie AOP
What are the grapes allowed in Cremant de Savoie AOP
Jacquere
Altesse
Chardonnay
“some red varities”
