Grapes

Question 1

What are the permitted grape varieties of the Jura AOPs?

Answer 1

The permitted white and red grape varieties in Jura AOP are:
White:
Savagnin
Chardonnay
Red:
Trousseau
Poulsard/ Ploussard
Pinot Noir

Question 2

What is another name for Savagnin in the Jura?

Answer 2

Savagnin can be referred to as ‘Nature’ in the Jura.

Question 3

What are the permitted white and red grapes of the Jura AOP?

Answer 3

The white grapes of the Jura are:
Chardonnay
Savagnin

The red grapes of the Jura are:
Pinot Noir
Poulsard/ Ploussard
Trousseau

Question 4

What are two other names for Chardonnay in the Jura?

Answer 4

“Melon d’Arbois” and “Gamay Blanc” are two names for Chardonnay in the Jura.

Question 5

Where is Pinot Gris allowed in Jura wine production?

Answer 5

Pinot Gris is allowed in Crémant du Jura production.

Question 6

What is Persan? Where would you find it?

Answer 6

Persan is a grape used in Savoie rosé and red wine production. It is rare outside of the region.

Question 7

What is Roussanne called in the Savoie?

Answer 7

Roussanne can be called Bergeron in the Savoie.

Question 8

What is Gringet? Where would you find it?

Answer 8

Gringet is a native grape variety from the Haut-Savoie used to produce white wines.
Domaine Belluard in Ayze (Vin de Savoie AOP) produces one.

Question 9

What is the most planted variety in the Savoie?

Answer 9

The most planted grape variety in the Savoie is Jacquère.

Question 10

What is Bergeron called outside of the Savoie?

Answer 10

Bergeron is called Roussanne outside of the Savoie.

Question 11

Which sub-zone of the Vin de Savoie AOP is planted with 100% Bergeron?

Answer 11

Chignin-Bergeron SE of Lac Bourget high on the Massif des Bauges is planted only with Bergeron (Roussanne).

Question 12

What is another name for Altesse ? Where is it found?

Answer 12

Altesse is called Roussette in the Roussette de Savoie AOP.

Question 13

What are the most featured white and red wine grapes in the Savoie?

Answer 13

Jacquére/ Altesse/ Chasselas/ Roussanne and Chardonnay are the featured white varieties of the Savoie.

Gamay, Mondeuse and Pinot Noir are the featured red varieties of the Savoie.

Question 14

What is Molette? Where is it found?

Answer 14

Molette is a white wine grape variety found in the Savoie. The Seyssel AOP may produce a 100% Molette still white wine.

Question 15

Which grape varieties is Savagnin related to?

Answer 15

Savagnin is related to:
1. Chenin Blanc 2. Sauvignon Blanc 3. Sylvaner

Question 16

What are the most planted red and white grapes in the Jura?

Answer 16

The most planted red grapes in the Jura are;
Poulsard/ Trousseau
The most planted white grape is Chardonnay

Question 17

Where else is trousseau found outside of the Jura? What is it called there?

Answer 17

Trousseau is found in Spain. It is called Bastardo in Ribiera Sacra and Valdeorras DOPs.