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Savoie Flashcards

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1
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Sparkling Vin de Savoie from the village of Ayze is mostly crafted from what grape?

A

Gringet

Only place in the world for this grape.

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In Savoie, which AOCs may append a village name?

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Vin de Savoie AOC (16 DGCs)
Rousette de Savoie AOC (4 DGCs)

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

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Savoie/Vin de Savoie AOC

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What are the 3 AOCs of Savoie?

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  1. Savoie/Vin de Savoie AOC (regional)
  2. Roussette de Savoie AOC (regional/Altesse only)
  3. Seyssel AOC (smallest AOC)

Crémant de Savoie is a style within the Savoie AOC.

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What are the 4 most important red grapes of Savoie?

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  1. Mondeuse Noir (Mondeuse)
  2. Gamay
  3. Pinot Noir
  4. Persan
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What are the 7 most important white grapes of Savoie?

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  1. Jacquère (primary grape of Savoie)
  2. Altesse
  3. Chasselas
  4. Roussanne (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

Made with at least 75% Molette and a least 10% Altesse.

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

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Savoie/Vin de Savoie AOC

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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.
  • If labeled Seyssel Molette than 100% Molette.
  • Sparkling Seyssel is mostly Molette with Altesse and possibly Chasselas.
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What are the rules for the Roussette de Savoie AOC?

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  • It is a regional AOC crafeted soley from Altesse.
  • May be grown anywhere in Vin de Savoie zone of production.
  • There are 4 DGCs (which can append)
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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 and Jacquère + Altesse must make up 60%
  • All grapes allowed (20% max on reds)
  • Minimum 12 months ageing
  • 9 months on Lees
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13
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In Savoie, what village is 100% Roussanne?

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Chignin-Bergeron

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What are the rules of Vin de Savoie?

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  • Any authorized grape may be used
  • May be single variety or blended
  • If varietal must be 100% of grape
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Bergeron is a synonym for which grape?

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Roussanne

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16
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What is the most widely planted grape in Savoie?

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Jacquère

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17
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The still version of Seyssel is made from what grape?

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Altesse

18
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What lake lies along Savoie’s northern border?

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Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)

19
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Roussette AOC is crafted from what grape?

A

Altesse

20
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Which of the following grapes are white: Persan, Altesse, Molette, Jacquère?

A

Altesse
Molette
Jacquère

21
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T or F? Most of Savoie’s wine production is red.

A

False
70% is dry white (either blend or varietal)

22
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T or F? The vineyards of Savoie are subject to droughts.

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False

23
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T or F? Most Savoie vineyards are planted on lower foothills.

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True

24
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The climate in Savoie is?

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Continental with alpine influences

25
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What are summers like in Savoie?

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  • Daytime temperatures can be very high, but cool air descending from mountain peaks creates substantial diurnal temperature swings.
  • Long periods of rain are common.
26
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How does the majority of precipitation fall in Savoie?

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as snow

27
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Where is Savoie located?

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

28
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What type of region is Savoie?

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Alpine

29
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What percentage of Savoie production is white?

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70%

30
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When did viticulture begin in Savoie?

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1st century AD with the Romans

31
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Historically, the Duchy of Savoy controlled all of what?

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

32
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What was the native vine in Savoie and what did the Romans call it?

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Mondeuse
The Romans called is Vitis Allobrogica.

33
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The Savoie Crus of Apremont and Abymes/Les Abymes are found in what wine district?

A

Chambéry area

34
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What style of wines are made in the Vin de Savoie AOC?

A

white, red, rosé and sparkling (white and rosé)

35
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What grape variety is most associated with the Savoie villages of Arbin and Saint-Jean-de-la- Porte?

A

Mondeuse

36
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What grape variety is most associated with the Savoie village of Chignin?

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Jaquère and all reds

Chignin-Bergeron is Rousanne.

37
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What style of wine is most associated with the Savoie Village of Ayze?

A

Sparkling Vin de Savoie

38
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What grape variety is most associated with the Savoie Villages of Crepy, Marignan, Marin, and Ripaille–all in the Lac Léman area?

A

Chasselas

39
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What are the primary grape varieties used in Crémant de Savoie AOC?

A

Jacquère and Altesse

40
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What Savoie wine districts are known for only red wines?

A

Arbin and Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte

Uses Mondeuse

41
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What is the smallest AOC in Savoie?

A

Seyssel

French Wine Scholar 2024 (17 decks)

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