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average vineyard holding in Alsace is ___ and the # of producers is ___
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small, large
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location of Alsace
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northeast France, north–south swath 60 miles long, sandwiched between the Vosges Mountains on the west and Rhine River on the east.
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Alsace lies across the river from the German wine region ___
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Baden & south of Pfalz
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Alsace is next to which 2 German regions
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Baden and Pfalz
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divided into 2 subregions
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Bas–Rhin (north but lower elevation), Haut–rhin (south but higher elevation)
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Describe the general climate of Alsace
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cold continental due to northerly location and distance from ocean
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why is it one of the driest parts of France
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because of the rain shadow created by the Vosges, blcoking rain and humidity coming from the Atlantic & giving the region an abundance of sunshine
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In Alsace, what allows grapes to ripen much more fully than those in Champagne and Chablis
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sunny, dry summers
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Alsace is overwhelmingly ___ grape territory
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white
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In Alsace, only significant red grown, albeit in small amounts
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Pinot Noir
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primary white grapes of Alsace
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Riseling, Gewurztraminer, Pinto Gris, Muscat, Pinot Blanc
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3 types of appellations in Alsace
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Alsace AO, Alsace Grand Cru, Cremant d'Alsace
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most wines fall under the general
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Alsace AOC, which covers the entire district
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In Alsace, vintners can make wine from 100% of any of these 10 grape varieites
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Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinto Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner, Muscat, Chasselas, Auxerrois, Klevener de Heilgenstein (Savagnin Rose)
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name for Klevener de Heilgenstein
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Savagnin Rose
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in Alsace, the AOC is given to the ___ rather than the place
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grape varietal
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Kelevener de Heilgenstein may own be grown where
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village of Heilgenstein and a few surrounding areas
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Alsace's 11th grape that may only be used in Cremant d'Alsace
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Chardonnay
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Alsace has a ___system for its vineyards
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hierarachy
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Alsace has how many grand cru vineyards
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51
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each of the 51 grand cru veinyards are recognized as an ____
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appellation in its own right
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grand cru vineyards are permitted to grown only
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noble varieties of Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, or Riesling
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____ have slightly higher standards for yields and minimum ripeness levels and chaptalization is not allowed
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Alsace Grand Cru
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where are the majority of grand cru vineyards located
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Haut–Rhin
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what is sparkling (Cremant d'Alsace) made from
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Pinot Blanc, Pinto Gris, Riesling, Chard, Pinot Noir and/or Auxerrois using the traditional method
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accounts for 22 % of wine in Alsace as of 2011
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Cremant d'Alsace
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what happens to wines that do not adhere to the appellation rules (such as still wines from Chard)
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they are declassified as Wine, since no IGP exists for the region
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there is little to no use of ___ even for red wines
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oak
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Alsace white wines are usually
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single variety, with aromatic, fresh–fruit–driven profiles and moderate acidity
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blends of the permitted white varieties (though not common) are labeled...
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Edelzwicker
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wine labeled as Pinot or Pinot d'Alsace may contain..
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any quantity of Pinto Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinto Noir, and Auxxerrois
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blends produced with a min of 50% of the noble varieties may include the designation of
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Gentil on the label
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labelled Gentil means?
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blends produced with a min of 50% of noble varieties
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most alsatian whites are
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fermented dry, noted style
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because of recent warmer summers, producing a series of vintages with grapes so loaded with sugar that they often do not ferment completely dry, last few years have had
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noticeable residual sugar as well as high alcohol levels
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2 distinct styles of dessert wines
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vendange tardive & selection de grains nobles
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produced from late harvested grapes, may or may not be affected by botrytis (can be made into a dry style as well)
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vendange tardive
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a sweet, Sauternes–style botrytized wine
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Selection de Grains Nobles
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other styles of wine vinified in Alsace
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light red wines from Pinot Noir & sparkling wine
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Where is Alsace located?
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Between France and Germany
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Alsace is the ONLY region of France where it is legal to grow which grape?
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Riesling
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Where in France is Alsace located and what mountain/river is it near?
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Northeast corner of France;Vosges Mountains on the west; The Rhine River on the east side.
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What is the climate of Alsace?
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Cold continental climate; one of the DRIEST parts of France as a result of the rain shadow of the Vosges Mountains.
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Alsace is broken into two parts....what are these departments called?
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Bas–Rhin (which is the upper)
Haut–Rhin (lower) |
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How does the Alsace region label its wines?
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It is the only AOC in France that is ALLOWED to designate its wines by varietals.
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What is Alsace Edelzwicker AOC?
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A white wine that is a blend of any two or more of the grape varieties allowed.
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Are there any sweet wines in Alsace?
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Selection de Grains Nobles - sweet Sauternes style affected by noble rot)
Vendange Tardive - late harvested grapes….""tardive"" means ""late" |
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Cremant dAlsace
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sparkling wine from Alsace
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Are Alsace wines mostly white or red?
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91 % is white
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Alsace Grand Cru AOC status –– what grapes are allowed?
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Gewurztraminer
Muscat Pinot Gris Riesling |
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When were hybrids banned in Alsace? |
1925 |
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Name the three identifiable appellations that may be listed on the label of a wine from Alsace: |
AOC Alsace / Vin d'Alsace AOC Alsace Grand Cru AOC Cremant d'Alsace |
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Minimum vine density planting for Alsace Grand Cru? |
4500 vines / ha |
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Key winemaking feature or need for Alsace: |
Organisation of logistics - especially for the press. Many small plots and over-lappig harvest times create a logistical nightmare, which need to be very well organized to maintain quality and separation of designations. |
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How many total acres of vineyards does Zind-Humbrecht own? How many total vineyards? How many Grand Crus? |
100 acres in total
10 vineyards
4 Grand Cru |
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Zind-Humbrecht owns 6 single vineyards other than Grand Crus, name them: |
In Wintzenheim * Rotenburg 4.4 acres* Clos Hauserer 3 acres * Herrenweg 28.4 acres * Clos Jebsal 3.2 acres * He I’m both 10 acres * Windsbuhl 12.7 acres |
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What are the four Grand Cru sites owned by Zind-Humbrecht? |
1. Brand, Turkheim
2. Rangen, Thann 3. Hengst, Turkheim 4. Golbert, Gubershwihr
Clos Saint Urban is a higher elevation subsection within Rangen |
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What is the definition of Pinot / Pinot d'Alsace? |
2 parts
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Gentil |
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Edelzwicker |
a blend of any of the 10 permitted Alsace grape varieties in any proportion |
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Gewurztraminer When do you use the ü and when do you not? |
ü is for the German versions, and the u is for the French versions (Alsace in particular)
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Capitol of Alsace? |
Strasbourg |
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When did Alsace receive AOC status? When was the first Grand Cru and What was it?
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1962 Last major French winemaking region to do so1975 was the first Grand Cru vineyard –
Schlossberg |
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What are the two departments of Alsace AOP?
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Haut–Rhin
Bas–Rhin |
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Where are the best wines generally from in Alsace AOP?
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The Haut–Rhin – 2/3 of the Grand Crus are located there
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What is the significance of the Vosges Mountains?
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Provide a rain shadow effect for Alsace, ensuring a dry, sunny climate.
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What is the climate in Alsace AOP?
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Semi–continental with little rainfall
Generous sunshine ensures grapes ripen with more with more regularity than Loire or Burgundy |
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Where are the vineyards located in Alsace AOP?
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At the foothills and lower slopes of the Vosges with southern, southeastern or warm exposure
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What is the soil like in Alsace AOP?
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Mix of chalk, loess and local pink sandstone (gres de Vosges)
Steeper slopes have schist, granite and volcanic sediment Lower slopes have limestone base Plains have richer alluvial clay and gravel |
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What percentage of Alsace AOP's production is white?
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90%
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What are the noble grapes of Alsace AOP?
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Riesling
Pinot Gris Gewurztraminier Muscat |
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Besides the noble varieties, what are the allowed varieties in Alsace AOP?
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Pinot Blanc (Klevner)
Chasselas (Gutedel) Sylvaner Pinot Noir |
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What is the exception to the rule that all wine bottled in Alsace AOP must have 100% of the varietal?
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Pinot Blanc which is often blended with Auxerrois
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What can be in a wine labeled "Pinot" from Alsace AOP?
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Pinot Noir
Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris Auxerrois |
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What are the characteristics of Alsatian Riesling?
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Dry, more powerful and higher in alcohol
Among most long lived dry whites in the world due to acidity in minerality |
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Must Alsatian Riesling be dry?
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Yes, the standard Riesling must be dry according to a 2008 law.
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What are the former names for Pinot Gris in Alsace AOP?
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Tokay d'Alsace
Tokay Pinot Gris |
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What are the characteristics of Alsatian Pinot Gris?
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Full, rich with spicy–smoky qualities and good acidity
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What are the characteristics of Alsatian Gewurztraminer?
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Highly aromatic, perfumed sweet spices and tropical fruit
Sometimes off dry |
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What is Gentil?
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Superior Designation for superior blends – must contain 50% Noble grapes
Not a regulated term, though. |
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What are the two sweet wines of Alsace AOP? What are their criteria?
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Vendanges Tardives
Selections de Grains Nobles Maybe used in conjunction with Alsace AOP or Alsace Grand Cru AOP Single noble varietal Pass a blind tasting panel Doesn't have to be sweet |
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What is Selections de Grains Nobles? (SGN)
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Botrytis affected fruit in Alsace AOP or Alsace Grand Cru AOP
Single noble varietal Picked in tries Emphasizes botrytis Typically dessert–lke |
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What is Vendage Tardives (VT)
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From Alsace AOP or Alsace Grand Cru AOP
Single varietal Late Harvest Wine Can be dry NOT ALWAYS SWEET |
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Does Alsace AOP allow for red and rose wines?
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Yes from Pinot Noir
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What is Cremant d'Alsace AOP?
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MT sparkling from Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Riesling, Pinot Gris and Auxerrois are also allowed |
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What are three other communal appellations near Cotes du Jura AOP?
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Arbois AOP
L'Etoile AOP Chateau Chalon AOP |
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What is Arbois AOP?
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Jura's leading wine village
12 communes |
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What is the only AOC that allows Chardonnay in Alsace
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Cremant d' Alsace AOP
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What are the levels of wine in Alsace
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Alsace AOP
Cremant de Alsace Alsace Grand Cru |
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Name a few Grand Cru's of Alsace
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Trimbach – A family owned estate
Ostertag – The reisling from the Vineyard Fronholz is amazing, Phister Hugel |
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What AOC allows for Varietal labeling in france
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Alsace
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What is Vin De Paille
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A golden straw wine labeled as Arbois. Its a rare nectar but not botrytised grape. Grapes are dried on straw mats
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What is Vin Jaune and where is it from?
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It's in Château Chalon an AOP, It produces yellow wine of the jura
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Kitterle |
Alsace Grand Cru Vineyard
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Rangen |
Alsace Grand Cru Vineyard
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Vorbourg |
Alsace Grand Cru Vineyard
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Hengst |
Alsace Grand Cru Vineyard
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Sommerberg |
Alsace Grand Cru Vineyard
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Schlossberg |
Alsace Grand Cru Vineyard
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Sonnenglanz |
Alsace Grand Cru vineyard
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Schoenenberg |
Alsace Grand Cru vineyard
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Geisenberg |
Alsace Grand Cru Vineyard
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Altenberg |
Alsace Grand Cru vineyard
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Muenchberg |
Alsace Grand Cru vineyard
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Kastelberg |
Alsace Grand Cru vineyard
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