Savoie Flashcards
Savoie
2 lakes
Both help moderate Savoie’s continental climate
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Lake Geneva N
- Larger, aka Lac Léman in France, West Europe’s largest body freshwater
- Lake Bourget S
Vin de Savoie AOP
Most common grape
Jacquére
- Roussanne (Bergeron), Chardonnay - higher quality
- Gamay, Mondeuse, Pinot Noir - maj red, rosé
- A bunch of lesser grapes, all 3 colors, encép varies by départ
Savoie
Chignin-Bergeron
100% Roussanne
cru in southern Savoie
Savoie
6 AOPs
- Vin de Savoie/Savoie AOP Blanc, Rosé, Rouge, Vin Mousseux/Pétillant Blanc, Rosé
- Cremant de Savoie AOP Vin Mousseux Blanc
- Roussette de Savoie AOP Blanc
- Seyssel AOP Blanc, Vin Mousseux Blanc
- Bugey AOP Blanc, Rosé, Rouge, Vin Mousseux/Pétillant Blanc, Rosé
- Roussette de Bugey AOP Blanc
Savoie Crus
Crépy, Marignan, Ripaille
Min % of Chasselas
min 80% Chasselas
Marignan, Ripaille, Crépy (N Savoie, S shores of Geneva)
Roussette de Savoie
4 communes that may append their names
Roussette de Savoie AOP, 100% Roussette (Altesse)
4 comm
- Frangy
- Marestel
- Monterminod
- Monthoux
Seyssel AOP
- Styles
- Grapes
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Still / Vin Tranquille Blanc (Sec and Demi-Sec)
- 100% Altesse
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Varietal Molette (Tranquille)
- 100% Molette
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Vin Mousseux Blanc
- Min. 10% Altesse, + Chasselas, Molette
Seyssel AOP
Still wine
Grape
min 100% Altesse
Seyssel AOP
Sparkling Wine
Grapes
min 10% Altesse, + Molette, Chasselas
Vin de Savoie AOP
- Jacquére most common
- Roussanne (Bergeron), Chardonnay - higher quality
- Gamay, Mondeuse, Pinot Noir - maj red, rosé
- Bunch of lesser grapes, all 3 colors, enc varies by dép
- # of villages may add their names to basic Vin de Savoie AOP
- Styles: Blanc, Rosé, Rouge, Vin Mousseux/Pétillant Blanc, Rosé
Roussette
Synonym
Altesse
Roussette de Bugey AOP
- 100% Altesse (like Roussette de Savoie)
- comm Montagnieu, Virieu le Grand may append their name
Roussette de Bugey AOP
2 communes that may append their name
- Montagnieu
- Virieu le Grand
Savoie Cru
Ayze
- Styles
- Grapes
Ayze
- Blanc, Vin Mousseux/Pétillant Blanc
- Min. 50% Gringet, + max. 30% each Altesse, Roussette d’Ayze
Savoie Cru
Ayze sparkling
Main grape
min 50% Gringet
What is Altesse known as in Savoie?
Roussette
What two lakes moderate Savoie’s climate?
Lake Bourget
Lake Geneva (Lac Leman)
What 4 crus are located along the shores of Lake Geneva and require 80% Chasselas?
Marignan
Marin
Ripaille
Crepy
What are the aging requirements for Cremant de Savoie? Atmospheres?
Min 9 months on the lees
Min 3.5 atmospheres
What are the styles/grapes permitted for wines labeled Bugey “Manicle”?
Dry to semi-dry still white, 100% Chardonnay (max 6 g/L)
Dry, still red from 100% Pinot Noir
What are the grapes, styles, and sweetness levels of wines produced in Ayze?
Min 50% Gringet, plus max 30% each of Altesse and Roussette d’Ayze
Styles: dry, still, white and dry sparkling
What cru in Savoie is 100% Roussanne?
Chignin-Bergeron
What’s the only appellation for vermouth in France? What two vermouth brands are produced here?
Chambery AOP
Dolin and Routin
What is Bonal?
A herbal liqueur produced in St Laurent du Pont just outside of Savoie, northeast of Voiron where Chartreuse is produced
Gentian, cinchon
What is Genepy le Charmois?
Legendary herbal liqueur of Savoie
Produced from mountain sage and other alpine herbs
Bright, fresh, with herbal flavors associated with “air and adventure”
The local grape ‘Bergeron’ is more commonly known as what?
Roussanne
What major river of the Savoie eventually joins up with the Rhône just south of Hermitage?
Isère
Varietally labeled Vin de Savoie must contain at least what percent of the named grape?
100%
What two villages if named for a red Vin de Savoie must be 100% Mondeuse Noire?
Arbin
St. Jean de la Porte
Although most Cremant of the Savoie is made from Jacquère and Altesse, sparkling wines from Ayze must be made principally from what grape?
Gringet