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BEAUJOLAIS Flashcards

1
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What date is Beaujolias Noveau released?

A

The third Thursday of November

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2
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The Saone River joins which river in the city of Lyon?

A

The Rhone

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3
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What wine region borders Beaujolais to the north?

A

Macon

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4
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What mountain range borders Beaujolais to the west?

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The Monts du Beaujolais

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5
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Which river divides the northern and southern halves of Beaujolais?

A

Nizerand River

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6
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Marl and limestone soils dominate in the north or south?

A

South

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7
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Granitic and schist soils dominate in the north or south?

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North

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8
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What is the climate of Beaujolais?

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semi-continental (some influence from the Mediterranean)

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9
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Vignerons employ management practices to open up the canopy and maximise sunlight exposure (which also mitigates humidity build up and facilitates drying) to prevent what?

A

Grey rot

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10
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Interspersed midst the granite and schist rocks are sandy soils composed of weathered feldspars, micas, quartz and other minerals collectively referred to as?

A

Arene or Gorrhe

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11
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Found amongst the alluvial deposits in Southern Beaujolais is broken yellow limestone know as?

A

Pierres Dorrees (Golden Stones)

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12
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Soil type is significant in Beaujolais as Gamay demonstrates different characteristics when grown on different soils. It delivers more structured, complex wines when grown in the north or south?

A

North - granitic and schist soils

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13
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Soil type is significant in Beaujolais as Gamay demonstrates different characteristics when grown on different soils. It delivers lighter, fruitier, easy drinking wines when grown in the north or south?

A

South - limestone and clay

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14
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TRUE OR FALSE
The best vineyard sites are located on the steep granite outcropping of the Monts du Beaujolais in the north-western part of the region?

A

True

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15
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TRUE OR FALSE

Beaujolias crus are often harvested before the vineyards of southern Beaujolais?

A

True - this is due to the southwest aspect of vineyards which maximises light exposure and hastens ripening.

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16
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What % of plantings in Beaujolais are Gamay?

A

98%

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17
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What are the red grapes that are grown in Beaujolais?

A

Gamay Noir a Jus Blanc, Pinot Noir

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18
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What are the 4 white grapes grown in Beaujolais?

A

Chardonnay, Aligote, Melon de Bourgogne, Pinot Gris

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19
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TRUE OR FALSE

Pinot Noir is permitted in cru wines?

A

False - they must be 100% Gamay

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20
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What training technique was mandatory in Beaujolais?

A

Gobelet

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21
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Explain the Gobelet vine training technique

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It keeps vines low to the ground. No stake or trellis is used. The vine is pruned to five or six short spurs that form a bowl (gobelet) around the trunk. This method limits yields; this concentrates flavour compounds in the clusters, providing high quality grapes that deliver full flavoured wines with ageing potential.

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22
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Which training method produces higher yields: Gobelet or Guyot?

A

Guyot

23
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TRUE OR FALSE

The Beaujolais region pioneered the “Villages” concept in 1950

A

True

24
Q

How many Villages are permitted to use the Beaujolais Villages appellation?

A

38

25
Q

What is the common method of harvesting in Beaujolais? hand or machine?

A

Hand

26
Q

Extremely aromatic which evokes fresh fruit (pressed grapes, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries) plus candied fruit, bananas and bubblegum with bright acidity and light tannins describes which type of Beaujolais wine?

A

Noveau

27
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What are the 10 crus of Beaujolias from north to south

A
  1. Saint-Amour
  2. Julienas
  3. Chenas
  4. Moulin-a-Vent
  5. Fleurie
  6. Chiroubles
  7. Morgon
  8. Regenie
  9. Cote de Brouilly
  10. Brouilly
28
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What is the northern most cru of Beaujolais with 12 special climats, producing wines of both long and short maceration times.

A

Saint-Amour

29
Q

Which cru was named after Julias Caesar. Its soils are acidic and comprised of granite veined with magnesium and porphyry. It the eastern section of this AOC there are deep pockets of alluvial clay.

A

Julienas

30
Q

Which Beaujolais cru has south facing vineyards, 4 special climats and its wines possess strawberry and lingonberry fruit with hints of violet and cinnamon. In certain years they display some peach and cassis aswell.

A

Julienas

31
Q

Which AOC takes it name from the word oak tree?

A

Chenas (Chene)

32
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Which is the smallest and rarest of the Beaujolais Crus?

A

Chenas

33
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Which cru has vineyards located on Mont Remont, 2 special climats and produces wines with ageing potential that are floral with subtle hints of peony and rose. The tannins deliver a voluptuous mouth feel and the finish hints of spice and wood.

A

Chenas

34
Q

Which Beaujolais Cru is named after a local windmill which has remained the symbol of the cru ever since?

A

Moulin-A-Vent

35
Q

Which cru has soils that are composed of a soft and flakey arene plus a decomposed pink granite rich in Manganese?

A

Moulin-A-Vent

36
Q

TRUE OR FALSE
Moulin-A-Vent is considered the “king of Beaujolais” because it produces the most full bodied and tannic wines of the Crus.

A

True

37
Q

Which cru produces youthful wines that boast plum, cherry and a hint of violet. With age they become nuanced with dried fruit, truffle, cake spices and rose with meaty, musky undertones. The can last up to 10 years and can become “pinot-like’ (pinotent”

A

Moulin-A-Vent

38
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Which cru, located at the foot of ‘La Madone” has two distinct soil types. Higher elevation consists of decomposed pink granite which is thin and dry, lower elevation the soils are deeper, richer and incorporate clay?

A

Fleurie

39
Q

Which cru has 13 specials climats and is characterised by a wide range of fruity and floral aromas including peony, violet, iris, rose, red berries and peach. It is considered the most feminine of crus?

A

Fleurie

40
Q

Which cru has the reputation of being the most ‘Beaujolais’ of all the crus?

A

Chiroubles - the wines are soft, light, fruity and delicate

41
Q

Which AOC, with soils that are granite and gorrhe, is the highest of the 10 crus. It is also the coolest; harvest starts later here than others

A

Chiroubles

42
Q

Which cru contains 2 special climats and produces wines that are highly perfumed and full of rose, peach, raspberry, lingonberry, and cake spices, with a silky mouthfeel.

A

Chiroubles

43
Q

What is the second largest cru in Beaujolais?

A

Morgon

44
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Which cru has soils composed of ‘roches pourries’ (rotted rocks) i.e. decomposed schist. These rocks are flakey and crumbly and rich in iron and manganese.

A

Morgon

45
Q

Which wines cru is distinctly characterised by ripe cherry fruit attributed to the regions ‘rotted rocks’. They also possess hints of apricot, peach, plum within a powerful and rich framework of silken tannins.

A

Morgon

46
Q

Which cru over time pick ups earthy notes of forest floor (sous bois) very reminiscent of Pinot Noir expressed by locals as morgonner

A

Morgon

47
Q

What is the newest cru of Beaujolais?

A

Regenie

48
Q

Which cru’s wines display tart cherry, raspberry, lingonberry and cassis. Sometimes, there is a hint of white peach.

A

Regenie

49
Q

Which cru has vineyards facing north, south, east and west?

A

Cote de Brouilly

50
Q

Which cru produces wines that taste of fresh grapes and cranberries, possess silken tannins, and boast vibrant acidity with a solid core of minerality. They take a few years in bottle to express their tru potential

A

Cote de Brouilly

51
Q

What is the Southern most cru of Beaujolais?

A

Brouilly

52
Q

Which crus have soils comprised of decomposed diorite, a volcanic rock that is almost blue-black in colour. As these soils break down and release their minerals, they create a soil with a blue-green hue referred to by the locals as cornes vertes (green horns)?

A

Brouilly and Cote de Brouiily

53
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What wine making technique is commonly used when producing Beaujolias?

A

Carbonic Maceration

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