Jura Wines

Question 1

Jura Growing Environment

Answer 1

• Moderate Continental
• High rainfall (1100mm+ /yr) incl. during growing season
• increases cost of weed & fungal control
• grass between rows to decrease erosion & herbicide use
• vineyards on W slopes of Jura Mountains
• 250-400m altitude
• replacement cane pruning, at some height to reduce frost risk
• VSP encourages air flow, reducing fungal disease pressure

Question 2

Jura Grape Varieties

Answer 2

• Savignin
• Poulsard (aka Ploussard)
• Pinot Noir
• Trousseau

Question 3

Jura: Describe Savignin grape & wine

Answer 3

• white wine
• used for Vin Jaune

Question 4

Jura: Describe Poulsard varietal & wine

Answer 4

• most planted black variety
• thin skinned, constant attention (cost)
• prone to fungal disease (damp environment)
• early budding (frost risk), early ripening
• Very pale ruby, low intensity red fruit, low tannins, low-med alcohol, high acidity, light body

Question 5

Jura: Pinot Noir

Answer 5

Used in Cremant du Jura
Used in blended red wines
Some single varietals being developed