Savoie Flashcards
Sparkling Vin de Savoie from the village of Ayze is mostly crafted from what grape?
Gringet
Only place in the world for this grape.
In Savoie, which AOCs may append a village name?
Vin de Savoie AOC (16 DGCs)
Rousette de Savoie AOC (4 DGCs)
Which AOC encompasses all the vineyards of Savoie and allow all grape varieties?
Savoie/Vin de Savoie AOC
What are the 3 AOCs of Savoie?
- Savoie/Vin de Savoie AOC (regional)
- Roussette de Savoie AOC (regional/Altesse only)
- Seyssel AOC (smallest AOC)
Crémant de Savoie is a style within the Savoie AOC.
What are the 4 most important red grapes of Savoie?
- Mondeuse Noir (Mondeuse)
- Gamay
- Pinot Noir
- Persan
What are the 7 most important white grapes of Savoie?
- Jacquère (primary grape of Savoie)
- Altesse
- Chasselas
- Roussanne (Bergeron)
- Molette
- Gringet
- Chardonnay
T or F? Savoie has always been part of France.
False
Is Seyssel noted for sparkling wines?
Yes
Made with at least 75% Molette and a least 10% Altesse.
In Savoie, the Jacquère grape is the dominant grape of which appellation?
Savoie/Vin de Savoie AOC
Describe the Seyssel AOC.
- It is a delineated zone of production, flanking both sides of the Rhone.
- Still Seyssel is 100% Altesse.
- If labeled Seyssel Molette than 100% Molette.
- Sparkling Seyssel is mostly Molette with Altesse and possibly Chasselas.
What are the rules for the Roussette de Savoie AOC?
- It is a regional AOC crafeted soley from Altesse.
- May be grown anywhere in Vin de Savoie zone of production.
- There are 4 DGCs (which can append)
What are the rules on Crémant de Savoie AOC?
- Made via traditional method
- Blanc only, min 40% Jacquère and Jacquère + Altesse must make up 60%
- All grapes allowed (20% max on reds)
- Minimum 12 months ageing
- 9 months on Lees
How many villages can append their name to red Vin de Savoie?
5
Chautagne, Jongieux, Arbin, Chignin, & Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte
In Savoie, what village is 100% Roussanne?
Chignin-Bergeron
16
What are the rules of Vin de Savoie?
- Any authorized grape may be used
- May be single variety or blended
- If varietal must be 100% of grape
Bergeron is a synonym for which grape?
Roussanne