Savoie Flashcards
What 2 bodies of water moderate the continental climate of Savoie?
Lake Bourget
Lake Geneva AKA Lake Léman
What is Savoie’s overarching appellation?
Vin de Savoie AOP
What is the most common grape of Savoie?
Jacquère
white
What 3 white grapes produce the higher quality white wines of the Savoie?
Altesse
Roussanne
Chardonnay
What is Bergeron?
Roussanne
What are the 3 main red grapes of Savoie?
Gamay
Mondeuse
Pinot Noir
What commune of Savoie requires 100% Roussanne?
Chignin-Bergeron
What 3 crus of savoie require a min, 80% Chasselas?
Margnan
Ripaille
Crépy
What appellation of Savoie requires 100% Roussette?
Rousette de Savoie AOP
Roussette is a synonym for what grape?
Altesse
What 4 communes may attach their name to the Roussette de Savoie AOP?
Frangy
Marestel
Monterminod
Monthoux
Seyssel AOP in Savoie is to the north of what body of water?
Lake Bourget
Still Seyssel AOP wines are 100%_____?
Altesse
What is the cepage of mousseaux Seyssel AOP wines?
min. 10% Altesse with Molette and Chasselas
Mthéode ancestrale rosés of Savoie may be found labeled as______.
Bugey-Cerdon AOP
-producer: Bernard Rondeau