16. Beaujolais Flashcards
What is the climate in Beaujolais?
Moderate continental like south Maconnaise
The grapes of best wines from Beaujolais region grow on which type of soil and why?
- Granite soils that have low levels of nutrients
- Because Gamay grape can produce large yields which results in low quality wines
What is the traditional pruning method in Beaujolais?
Gobelet
Tasting notes for Gamay?
- Low to medium tannins
- Medium body
- Aromas of raspberry and cherry fruit
- Light styles can be served lightly chilled
What is the hierarchy of appellations in Beaujolais?
- Beaujolais
- Beaujolais Villages
- Beaujolais crus
What is the difference between the soil structure of Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages and Crus?
- Beaujolais is is situated at alluvial plains of Saone river to the south and east
- Beaujolais Villages and Crus lie to the north and west of the region where vineyards are planted on hills where the soil is granite
When can Beaujolais Nouveau sold during a year?
From the third Thursday of November until the following 31 st of August
Can crus be sold as “ Beaujolais Nouveau”?
No, only Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages can
What are the typical tasting notes of Beaujolais and Beaujolais Nouveau?
- Red berry fruit
- Kirsch, banana, cinnamon like spice (from carbonic maceration)
- Light tannins and light body
How many villages are entitled as Beaujolais Cru? Name four of them with greatest production
10 villages
- Moulin a-Vent (most structured)
- Morgon (most structured)
- Brouilly (lighter, more perfumed)
- Fleurie (lighter, more perfumed)
Mainly which techniques are used in production of
a. Beaujolais/Beaujolais Nouveau
b. Beaujolais Villages/ Beaujolais Crus
a. Beaujolais/Beaujolais Nouveau: Carbonic/semi carbonic maceration
b. Beaujolais Villages/ Beaujolais Crus: Crushed fruit fermentation
What kind of vessels are used if Beaujolais Villages/ Beaujolais Crus wines are matured in oak
Large vats rather than casks. They rarely display aromas of new oak
