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4. Beaujolais Flashcards

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1
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What is the climate of Beaujolais?

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Continental, but slightly warmer than the rest of Burgundy

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Which river acts as a moderator of extreme temperatures?

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The Saone River

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What wind can affect flowering and the ripening of Gamay in Beaujolais?

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The Mistral

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4
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At what altitude are the Beaujolais Cru and Beaujolais-Villages AOCs planted?

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200-500m

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5
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Describe the soil of Beaujolais Cru and Beaujolais-Villages AOCs (3)

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Fast-draining granite, schist and sand

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How are vines for Beaujolais Cru and Beaujolais-Villages AOCs oriented?

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South and south-east facing slopes for maximum sun exposure

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7
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When does Gamay bud?

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Early

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8
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What is Gamay vulnerable to? (4)

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1) Millerandage
2) Rot
3) Wind (can damage its thin skins)
4) Spring frost

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9
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When does Gamay ripen?

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Early

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10
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How are vines traditionally trained in Beaujolais and why?

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1) Gobelet/bush (no trellis) - head trained, spur pruned
2) To offer some wind protection

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11
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How are modern, higher volume Beaujolais vines trained and why?

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1) VSP on trellises
2) To aid mechanisation for inexpensive wine

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12
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What is the white grape variety permitted in Beaujolais?

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Chardonnay

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13
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Where is Chardonnay often found when grown in Beaujolais?

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In the north bordering the Macon Villages appellation

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What are the 10 crus of Beaujolais north to south?

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1) Saint-Amour
2) Julienas
3) Chenas
4) Moulin-a-Vent*
5) Fleurie*
6) Chiroubles*
7) Morgon*
8) Regnie
9) Brouilly*
10) Cote de Brouilly

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15
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Is chaptalisation allowed?

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Yes. It’s common in cooler years

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16
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What is the typical maceration time for Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages?

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4-5 days to enhance the fruitiness and depth of colour suited for early consumption

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17
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What is the typical maceration time for Cru Beaujolais?

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10-20 days

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18
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What winemaking choice can contribute to higher production costs of Cru Beaujolais?

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Maturation in small or large barrels

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19
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Beaujolais that is destemmed and crushed followed by traditional fermentation and maceration on skins produce what style of wine? (3)

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Deeper in colour
Fuller bodied
Higher tannin levels

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20
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Name two pioneers of France’s natural wine movement who were from Beaujolais

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Jules Chauvet
Marcel Lapierre

21
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Who are the gang of four?

A

Marcel Lapierre
Jean Foillard
Guy Breton
Jean-Paul Thévenet

22
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According to French wine law, the earliest any AOC wine can be sold is 15 December. Beaujolais Nouveau is an exception. When is it released?

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From the third Thursday in November

23
Q

Beaujolais AOC is a regional appellation, but in practice the majority of vineyards are situated where?

A

In the south

24
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When is Beaujolais AOC permitted to be sold?

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From mid-January of the year after harvest

25
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Why are Beaujolais-Villages often of a higher quality than Beaujolais AOC?

A

Due to higher levels of ripeness achieved in the northern half of Beaujolais where the Villages are situated surrounding the 10 crus

26
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Which are the two largest Beaujolais Crus?

A

Brouilly and Morgon

27
Q

Provide a synopsis of Brouilly AOC

A

Further south so marginally warmer area producing wines in a lighter, perfumed style

28
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Provide a synopsis of Chiroubles AOC

A

The highest altitude cru that produces lighter and fragrant wines with a marked acidity

29
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Provide a synopsis of the wines from Fleurie AOC’s north and south (2)

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1) More clay in the north producing heavier, lower acid and fuller-bodied wines
2) Sandy soils in the south producing lighter, fragrant wines

30
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Provide a synopsis of Moulin-a-Vent AOC

A

The most powerful and long-loved wines closer to Cote d’Or reds

31
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Provide a synopsis of Morgon AOC

A

Pronounced intensity black cherry and red fruit with sufficient tannins to age for a decade in bottle

32
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What has contributed to the drive in quality and away from carbonic maceration throughout Beaujolais in recent years?

A

Land prices are much cheaper than in Burgundy, which has attracted investment from Burgundy domaines looking to diversify

33
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What are the top four export markets for Beaujolais?

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1) USA
2) UK
3) Canada (villages and cru)
4) Japan (nouveau)

34
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What is the maximum yield of Beaujolais AOC?

A

60 hL/ha

35
Q

What is the maximum yield of Beaujolais-Villages AOC?

A

58 hL/ha

36
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What is the maximum yield of Beaujolais Cru?

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48 hL/ha

37
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Which is harvested earlier: the Cru or Beaujolais AOC? Why?

A

1) The Crus
2) They achieve a higher level of ripeness due to their south, south-east facing aspect whereas Beaujolais AOC vineyards are flatter and more fertile

38
Q

Name a producer of Chiroubles

A

Metrat

39
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Name a producer of Fleurie

A

Anne-Sophie Dubois

40
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Name a producer of Brouilly

A

Georges Descombes

41
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Name a producer of Morgon

A

Foillard

42
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Name a producer of Moulin-a-Vent

A

Chermette

43
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Why is it imporant to reduce the number of buds on Gamay vines?

A

Gamay is a productive grape and yields need to be controlled for it to produce
concentrated, ripe grapes.

44
Q

What effect can the Mistral have on the vines?

A

Can affect flowering and lead to millerandage

45
Q

How might tannin and colour be enhanced in a Beaujolais AOC?

A

By blending press juice with free run juice

46
Q

What is the notable south-facing vineyard situated within Morgon?

A

Côte de Py

47
Q

What is the name of Beaujolais’s marketing body?

A

Inter Beaujolais

48
Q

Co-operatives account for what per cent of Beaujolais’s production?

A

25%

49
Q

What is the name of the important negociant who promoted Nouveau to the world?

A

George Duboeuf

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