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What two lakes are within the Savoie region?
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Lake Bourget and Lake Geneva (in French, it is Lac Leman). Lac Leman is Western Europe's largest body of fresh water. Both lakes help moderate the continental climate.
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What are the 5 AOP's of Savoie?
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1. Vin de Savoie AOP
2. Seyssel AOP 3. Roussette de Savoie AOP 4. Bugey AOP 5. Roussette de Bugey AOP |
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Which grape is most planted within the region of Savoie? Is it red or white?
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Jacquere (jah-KEHR), is the most planted grape varietal within Savoie. It is white.
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What predominant white grape varietals grow within the Savoie region?
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1. Jacquere
2. Chardonnay 3. Roussanne (Bergeron) 4. Altesse |
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What predominant red grape varietals grow within the Savoie region?
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1. Gamay
2. Pinot Noir 3. Mondeuse |
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The village Chignin-Bergeron produces what grape varietal?
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100% Roussanne
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The villages of Marignan, Ripaille, and Crepy produce what grape varietal? Where are these villages located?
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Minimum 80% Chasselas plus other white varietals. These villages are located on the southern shores of Lake Geneva.
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What styles of wine are made in Seyssel AOP?
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White wines only. Blanc: 100% Altesse
Vin Mousseux Blanc: Altesse, Chasselas, and Molette |
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What grapes are produced in Roussette de Bugey AOP?
Bugey AOP? |
1. 100% Altesse (Roussette).
2. Red, white, rose wines plus sparkling rose "Bugey Cerdon" from the Methode Ancestrale method. |
