Savoie Flashcards
Sparkling Vin de Savoie from the village of Ayze is mostly crafted from what grape?
Gringet
Only place in the world for this grape.
In Savoie, which AOCs may append a village name?
Vin de Savoie AOC (16 DGCs)
Rousette de Savoie AOC (4 DGCs)
Which AOC encompasses all the vineyards of Savoie and allow all grape varieties?
Savoie/Vin de Savoie AOC
What are the 3 AOCs of Savoie?
- Savoie/Vin de Savoie AOC (regional)
- Roussette de Savoie AOC (regional/Altesse only)
- Seyssel AOC (smallest AOC)
Crémant de Savoie is a style within the Savoie AOC.
What are the 4 most important red grapes of Savoie?
- Mondeuse Noir (Mondeuse)
- Gamay
- Pinot Noir
- Persan
What are the 7 most important white grapes of Savoie?
- Jacquère (primary grape of Savoie)
- Altesse
- Chasselas
- Roussanne (Bergeron)
- Molette
- Gringet
- Chardonnay
T or F? Savoie has always been part of France.
False
Is Seyssel noted for sparkling wines?
Yes
Made with at least 75% Molette and a least 10% Altesse.
In Savoie, the Jacquère grape is the dominant grape of which appellation?
Savoie/Vin de Savoie AOC
Describe the Seyssel AOC.
- 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.
What are the rules for the Roussette de Savoie AOC?
- 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)
What are the rules on Crémant de Savoie AOC?
- 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
In Savoie, what village is 100% Roussanne?
Chignin-Bergeron
What are the rules of Vin de Savoie?
- Any authorized grape may be used
- May be single variety or blended
- If varietal must be 100% of grape
Bergeron is a synonym for which grape?
Roussanne
What is the most widely planted grape in Savoie?
Jacquère
The still version of Seyssel is made from what grape?
Altesse
What lake lies along Savoie’s northern border?
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)
Roussette AOC is crafted from what grape?
Altesse
Which of the following grapes are white: Persan, Altesse, Molette, Jacquère?
Altesse
Molette
Jacquère
T or F? Most of Savoie’s wine production is red.
False
70% is dry white (either blend or varietal)
T or F? The vineyards of Savoie are subject to droughts.
False
T or F? Most Savoie vineyards are planted on lower foothills.
True
The climate in Savoie is?
Continental with alpine influences
What are summers like in Savoie?
- Daytime temperatures can be very high, but cool air descending from mountain peaks creates substantial diurnal temperature swings.
- Long periods of rain are common.
How does the majority of precipitation fall in Savoie?
as snow
Where is Savoie located?
South of the Jura, close to the French/Swiss border
What type of region is Savoie?
Alpine
What percentage of Savoie production is white?
70%
When did viticulture begin in Savoie?
1st century AD with the Romans
Historically, the Duchy of Savoy controlled all of what?
The Duchy of Savoie controlled all of the mountain passes connecting Italy, France and Switzerland.
What was the native vine in Savoie and what did the Romans call it?
Mondeuse
The Romans called is Vitis Allobrogica.
The Savoie Crus of Apremont and Abymes/Les Abymes are found in what wine district?
Chambéry area
What style of wines are made in the Vin de Savoie AOC?
white, red, rosé and sparkling (white and rosé)
What grape variety is most associated with the Savoie villages of Arbin and Saint-Jean-de-la- Porte?
Mondeuse
What grape variety is most associated with the Savoie village of Chignin?
Jaquère and all reds
Chignin-Bergeron is Rousanne.
What style of wine is most associated with the Savoie Village of Ayze?
Sparkling Vin de Savoie
What grape variety is most associated with the Savoie Villages of Crepy, Marignan, Marin, and Ripaille–all in the Lac Léman area?
Chasselas
What are the primary grape varieties used in Crémant de Savoie AOC?
Jacquère and Altesse
What Savoie wine districts are known for only red wines?
Arbin and Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte
Uses Mondeuse
What is the smallest AOC in Savoie?
Seyssel