Jura & Savoie

Question 1

What is the permitted grape for Vin Jaune?

Answer 1

Savagnin

Question 2

How is Chardonnay known in Jura?

Answer 2

Gamay Blanc

Question 3

What is Voile?

Answer 3

“Veil”, thin layer of yeast

Question 4

Aging requirements for Vin Jaune?

Answer 4

6 years aging in barrel

Question 5

What is Bergeron?

Answer 5

Roussanne’s Synonym in Jura

Question 6

Name 3 Crus that require min 80% Chasselas

Answer 6

Marignan, Ripaille, and Crépy

Question 7

The cru Chignin-Bergeron’s grape variety?

Answer 7

100% Roussanne

Question 8

Name 4 subzones of Roussette de Savoie

Answer 8

Frangy
Marestel
Monterminod
Monthoux.

Question 9

What are the 3 red grapes in Jura region?

Answer 9

Poulsard
Trousseau
Pinot Noir

Question 10

What is the synonym of Savagnin?

Answer 10

Naturé

Question 11

What are the 3 communal appellations in Jura?

Answer 11

Arbois AOP
L’Etoile AOP
Château Chalon AOP

Question 12

What is the bottle name for Château Chalon?

Answer 12

Clevalin, 620ml

Question 13

How long the grapes must be left to dry to produce Vin de Paille?

Answer 13

6 weeks

Question 14

How long is the aging requirement for Vin de Paille?

Answer 14

3 years, including 18months in neutral wood barrels

Question 15

What are the two lakes in Savoie that moderates its climate?

Answer 15

Lake Bourget
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)

Question 16

What kind of wine does Seysell AOP produce?

Answer 16

Still white (100% Altesse)
White Sparkling

Question 17

Which grape does Roussette de Savoie AOP use?

Answer 17

Altesse 100%