BEAUJOLAIS

Question 1

What is the primary grape and soil composition in Beaujolais?

Answer 1

Gamay, Granite

Question 2

What are the Beaujolais AOC?

Answer 2

Beaujolais, Beaujolais Villages (38) and 10 village AOCs which are designated “Beaujolais Crus” (Chiroubles, Fleurie, St. Amour; Brouilly, Cote de Brouilly, Juliennas, Regnie; Moulin-a-Vent, Morgon, Chenas), which use the village name on the label

Question 3

What other AOC can Beaujolais producers use?

Answer 3

Many are allowed to use Bourgogne AOC; however, if a red contains more than 30% Gamay it must now be labeled Bourgogne-Gamay