Vaud

Question 1

what are the regional appellations of Vaud?

Answer 1

Lavaux AOC
La Cote AOC
Chablais AOC
Vully AOC
Cotes de l'Orbe AOC
Bonvillars AOC

Question 2

what are the Grands Crus of Lavaux?

Answer 2

Dezaley, Calamin

Question 3

what is the minimum vine age for Vaud “Premiers Grands Crus”?

Answer 3

7 years

Question 4

In Vaud, what varieties may qualify for “Premiers Grands Crus”?

Answer 4

Pinot Noir, Gamay, Merlot, Chasselas

Question 5

what are the traditional appellations of Vaud?

Answer 5

Dorin (Chasselas)

Salvagnin (blend of min 10% PN, 50% Gamay, and min 20% Gamaret and/or Garanoir)

Question 6

when was the Premiers Grands Crus” established?

Answer 6

2012

Question 7

if a regional AOC in Vaud is mentioned, what percentage of grapes must come from that AOC?

Answer 7

90%

Question 8

if a commune is mentioned on a regional AOC wine in Vaud, what percentage of grapes must come from the stated commune?

Answer 8

60%

Question 9

if a Grand Cru is mentioned in Vaud what percentage must come from the GC

Answer 9

90%

Question 10

What are some of the best Grand Crus for Chasselas in Chablais?

Answer 10

Aigle, Yvorne, Ollon

Question 11

What is Salvagnin?

Answer 11

a blend of Servagnin (a local clone of PN) and Gamay. A local specialty of La Cote in Vaud, effectively their version of Dole.

Question 12

what are the most highly regarded Grand Crus of Vaud?

Answer 12

Calamin (clay) and Dezaley (limestone), both in Lavaux