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Savoie Flashcards

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1
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Sparkling Vin de Savoie from the village of L’ayze is mostly crafted from what grape?

A

Gringet

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In Savoie, Which AOC’s may append a village name?

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Vin de Savoie (5 Red, 14 White & 1 Sparkling)

Roussette de Savoie (4)

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Which AOC’s encompasses all the vineyards of Savoie and allow all grape varieties?

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Vin de Savoie

Crémant de Savoie

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What are the 4 AOC’s of Savoie?

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  1. Vin de Savoie (regional AOC)
  2. Crémant de Savoie (white only, newest AOC)
  3. Roussette de Savoie (dedicated to Altesse grape)
  4. Seyssel (smallest AOC) delimited area
    still - Altesse
    sparkling - Altesse, Molette, & Chasselas
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What are the 4 red grapes of Savoie?

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  1. Mondeuse Noir
  2. Gamay
  3. Pinot Noir
  4. Persan
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6
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What are the 7 white grapes of Savoie?

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  1. Jacquère - 50% of plantings
  2. Altesse - 10% of plantings
  3. Chasselas - 5% of plantings
  4. Roussanne - aka Bergeron
  5. Molette
  6. Gringet
  7. Chardonnay
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7
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T or F? Savoie has always been part of France.

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False

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8
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Is Seyssel noted for sparkling wines?

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Yes

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In Savoie, The Jacquère grape is the dominant grape of which appellation?

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White Vin de Savoie + Village name

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10
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Describe the Seyssel AOC…

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It is a delineated zone of production, flanking both sides of the Rhone
Still Seyssel is 100% Altesse
Sparkling Seyssel is mostly Altesse with Molette and Chasselas

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What are the rules on the Roussette de Savoie AOC?

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It is an independent AOC for the single grape variety - Altesse

May be grown anywhere in Vin de Savoie zone of production
4 Villages may append their name

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12
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What is the newest AOC in Savoie?

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Crémant de Savoie AOC

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13
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What are the rules on Crémant de Savoie AOC?

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Made via traditional method
Blanc only, min 40% Jacquère
Minimum 12 months on Lees
All grapes allowed (20% max on reds)

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14
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How much Gringet is in a bottle produced in the village of L’ayze?

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Minimum 70% most are 100%

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15
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How many villages can append their name to red Vin de Savoie?

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5

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16
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In Savoie, What village is 100% Roussanne?

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Chignan Bergeron

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17
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White Vin de Savoie can have how many village names appended as Cru’s?

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14

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18
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What are the rules of Vin de Savoie?

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Any authorized grape may be used to craft red, white & sparkling
May be single variety or blend
If varietal must be 100% of grape

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19
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What is the name of the general AOC that covers all of Savoie?

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Vin de Savoie AOC

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20
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T or F? Chardonnay and Gamay are falling out of favor in Savoie?

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True

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21
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T or F? Wines are rarely chaptalized in Savoie.

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False

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22
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Bergeron is a synonym for which grape?

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Roussanne

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23
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What is the most widely planted grape in Savoie?

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Jacquère

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24
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The most important red grapes in Savoie are?

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  1. Mondeuse Noir (12% of total area, low alcohol with good aging)
  2. Gamay (12% of area but on decline)
  3. Pinot Noir (2%)
  4. Persan (almost died out but making a comeback)
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25
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The still version of Seyssel is made from what grape?

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Altesse

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26
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What lake lies along Savoie’s northern border?

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Lake Geneva

27
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Roussette AOC is crafted from what grape?

A

Altesse

28
Q

Bergeron is a synonym for what grape?

A

Roussanne

29
Q

Half the vineyard area in Savoie is planted to?

A

Jacquère

30
Q

Which of the following grapes are white?

  1. Persan
  2. Altesse
  3. Molette
  4. Jacquère
A

Altesse
Molette
Jacquère

31
Q

T or F? Most of Savoie’s wine production is red.

A

False only 1/3

32
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T or F? The vineyards of Savoie are subject to droughts.

A

False

33
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T or F? Most Savoie vineyards are planted on lower foothills.

A

True

34
Q

The climate in Savoie is?

A

Alpine

35
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What are summers like in Savoie?

A

There can be long periods of rain
Usually followed by sunny, dry autumns that save the vineyard
Sunshine hours are good
Temperatures rise in the day and drop a lot at night
This creates healthy diurnal temperature swings

36
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How does the majority of precipitation fall in Savoie?

A

As snow

37
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Where is Savoie located?

A

South of the Jura, close to the French/Swiss border

38
Q

What type of region is Savoie?

A

Alpine

39
Q

What percentage of Savoie production is white?

A

2/3

40
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When did viticulture begin in Savoie?

A

1st century AD with the Romans

41
Q

Historically, Savoie controlled all of what?

A

The Dutchy of Savoie controlled all of the mountain passes connecting Italy, France and Switzerland

42
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What was the native vine in Savoie and what did the Romans call it?

A

Mondeuse

The Romans called it Allobrogica

43
Q

The Savoie Crus of Apremont and Abymes are found in what wine district?

A

Chambery

44
Q

What style of wines are made in the Vin de Savoie AOC?

A

White, red, rose and sparkling

45
Q

What grape varieties are used in the Savoie Seyssel AOC?

A

Still wines 100% Altesse

Sparkling wines must include at least 10% Altesse with Molette and Chasselas making up the balance

46
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What is the climate of Savoie?

A

Alpine, where no monthly average temperature exceeds 50%

47
Q

What is the synonym for Roussanne in Savoie?

A

Bergeron

48
Q

What is Savoie’s largest wine district?

A

Chambery

49
Q

What grape variety is used in the Roussette de Savoie AOC?

A

Altesse

50
Q

What grape variety is most associated with the Savoy Villages of Arbin and St Jean de la Porte?

A

Mondeuse Noir

51
Q

Does Savoie make more red or white wine?

A

White wine

52
Q

What grape variety is most associated with the Savoie village of Chignon

A

Bergeron (Roussanne)

53
Q

What style of wine is most associated with the Savoie Village of L’ayze?

A

Sparkling Vin de Savoie

54
Q

What grape variety is most associated with the Savoie Villages of Crepy, Marignan, Marin, and Ripaille?

A

Chasselas

55
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What are the primary grape varieties used in Crémant de Savoie AOC?

A

Jacquère and Altesse

56
Q

What is Savoie’s most widely planted grape variety?

A

Jacquère

57
Q

What is the primary grape variety used in Vin de Savoie AOC sparkling wine?

A

Gringet

58
Q

What Savoie wine district is known for red wines?

A

Bouges Mountain/Combe de Savoie

59
Q

What are the 2 Most important red grapes of Savoie?

A

Mondeuse & Gamay

60
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What is the Dominant grape in the White Vin de Savoie + Village AOC?

A

Jacquère

61
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What is the dominant grape of L’ayze?

A

At least 70% Gringet and not more than 20% Altesse

62
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What is the dominant grape of the Seyssel AOC?

A

100% Altesse

63
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What is the only grape allowed in the Roussette de Savoie AOC?

A

Altesse

64
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What is the smallest AOC in Savoie?

A

Seyssel

French Wine Scholar COPY Donahue (15 decks)

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