Savoie Flashcards
Climate?
Continental moderated by Lake bourget / Lake Geneva
what is Lac Leman
Lake Geneva
White grapes?
Jacquere, Altesse, Roussange (bergeron) chardonnay
Red grapes?
Gamay, Mondeuse & Pinot Noir
how many AOP’s
6
Cru Chignin-Bergeron Mandates what?
100% Roussanne
What crus mandate a min 80% Chasselas
Marignan, Ripaille and Crepy all located along the souther shores of lake geneva
what is Roussette?
Synonym for Altesse
What is the mandate in Roussette de Savoie
100% Altesse, Chardonnay used to be allowed however not any more
What are the 4 communes that may attach their names in Roussette
Frangy, Marestel, Monterminod, Monthoux
What are the two subs of Seyssel
Seyssel and Corbonod
Where is Seyssel AOP located
North of lake Bourget
What wines can they produ e
Dry, off dry, still and moussexu wines
What are still wines made from
100% Altesse
what are sparkling wines made from
Min 10% altesse, Min 75% Molette, May add chasselas