07 Savoie - The AOCs and the Wines and Bugey Flashcards
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What are the wine styles produced in Savoie?
Dry White, Rosé, Red, Sparkling White, Sparkling Rosé
These styles represent the diversity of wines produced within the Savoie AOC.
List the white grape varieties authorized for Savoie wines.
- Chardonnay
- Jacquère
- Aligoté
- Altesse
- Mondeuse Blanche
- Roussanne
- Chasselas (Haute-Savoie)
- Gringet (Haute-Savoie)
- Roussette d’AY (Haute-Savoie)
- Molette (Haute-Savoie)
- Marsanne (Isère)
- Verdesse (Isère)
These varieties contribute to the flavor profiles of Savoie white wines.
What red grape varieties are primarily used in Savoie red wines?
- Gamay
- Mondeuse
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Franc (Savoie)
- Cabernet Sauvignon (Savoie)
- Persan (Savoie)
- Étraire de la Dui (Isère)
- Servanin (Isère)
- Joubertin (Isère)
Different regions within Savoie may have specific authorized varieties.
What is a key characteristic of varietal Savoie wines?
Must comprise 100% of the grape listed on the label
This regulation ensures the purity of the varietal wine.
From which grape is most white Savoie wine primarily made?
Jacquère
Jacquère is the most common variety used for white wines in Savoie.
What is Crémant de Savoie?
A style of white sparkling wine within the Savoie AOC
Authorized in 2016, it follows the crémant winemaking rules found throughout France.
What are the minimum grape composition requirements for Crémant de Savoie?
Minimum 40% Jacquère, with Jacquère and/or Altesse making up at least 60%
Up to 20% of principal reds may be included when vinified as white.
What is Savoie rosé mousseux?
A méthode traditionnelle wine made from major red and white grapes
This style showcases the traditional sparkling wine production method.
How many dénominations géographiques complémentaires are there in Savoie?
16
These are also referred to as crus, indicating specific geographic areas within the region.
What is the wine style of Roussette de Savoie AOC?
Dry White
Roussette de Savoie AOC is crafted solely from Altesse.
What grape variety is exclusively used in Roussette de Savoie AOC?
Altesse
Roussette de Savoie is a regional AOC crafted solely from Altesse.
Name the four dénominations géographiques complémentaires (crus) that can append their name to the Roussette de Savoie AOC.
- Frangy
- Marestel
- Monthoux
- Monterminod
These crus are recognized for their specific geographical significance within the AOC.
What are the wine styles of Seyssel AOC?
Dry White, Sparkling White
Seyssel is a small appellation for both dry and sparkling white wines.
Which grape varieties are used in Seyssel AOC?
- Altesse
- Chasselas
- Molette
These varieties are integral to the production of Seyssel wines.
What must a dry white wine labeled as Seyssel contain?
100% Molette
If the wine is labeled Seyssel Molette, it consists entirely of Molette.
What is the minimum percentage of Molette required for sparkling Seyssel?
75% Molette
Sparkling Seyssel must include at least 75% Molette and at least 10% Altesse.
Fill in the blank: A dry white labeled as Seyssel is made only from _______.
Altesse
True or False: Seyssel AOC wines can only be made from Altesse.
False
While dry Seyssel wines can be made from Altesse, they can also include Molette and Chasselas.
What is Bugey?
A small wine region at the junction of Bourgogne, Savoie, and Jura in the département of Ain
What is the approximate area of the Bugey wine region?
Around 1,150 acres (46 hectares)
What type of soils are found in Bugey?
Limestone-based soils
What is the primary grape variety used in Bugey white wines?
Chardonnay
Which grape varieties are used for red wines in Bugey?
Gamay, Mondeuse, or Pinot Noir
What grape varieties are primarily used for rosé wines in Bugey?
Gamay and Pinot Noir
