Beaujolais Flashcards
What river flows to the east of Beaujolais?
The Saône River
Beaujolais is north of what important French city?
Lyon
When is the official release of Beaujolais Nouveau each year?
The third Thursday of November
In Beaujolais, weather feldspars, micas, quartz, and other minerals are known as…?
Arène or gorrhe
What is the primary white grape of Beaujolais?
Chardonnay
What is the primary red grape of Beaujolais?
Gamay
How many Beaujolais Crus are there?
10
Beaujolais Nouveau is defined by what vinification technique?
Semi-carbonic Maceration
What important figured first championed the process of carbonic maceration?
Jules Chauvet
What French term is synonymous with “nouveau”?
Primeur
Why is the Guyot training method disallowed for Beaujolais Cru?
The Guyot training method leaves a high number of fruiting buds and generates higher yields.
T or F: Beaujolais Nouveau is its own AOC.
FALSE. Depending on production standards, Nouveau falls into either the Beaujolais or Beaujolais Villages AOCs.
What Bourgogne sub-region lies directly north of Beaujolais?
The Mâconnais
What river separates northern and southern Beaujolais?
Nizerand
T or F: All Beaujolais Cru is red.
TRUE
T or F: Grapes destined for Beaujolais Cru must be hand harvested.
TRUE
T or F: White Beaujolais typically spends 12 months in oak.
FALSE. Most is unoaked.
What compound gives the pierres dorées their color?
Iron-oxide
Define “pierres dorées”
“Golden stones”; broken yellow limestone
What percentage of Beaujolais’ vineyard is planted with Gamay?
98%
Where are the grapes for Beaujolais AOC wines mostly grown?
Southern Beaujolais
Which mountains protect northern Beaujolais from cold west winds?
Monts du Beaujolais
How many AOCs are there in Beaujolais?
12
Which river flows southwards along the eastern edge of Beaujolais?
Saône
The Gamay grape is especially susceptible to Black Rot.
True or False?
FASLE. Gamay is very susceptible to Gray Rot.
What is the principal soil type of southern Beaujolais?
Clay and Limestone
Of the three styles of Beaujolais crus (soft and light, medium bodied, powerful and generous), to which does Moulin-à-Vent belong?
Powerful and generous
Of the three styles of Beaujolais crus (soft and light, medium bodied, powerful and generous), to which does Brouilly belong?
medium bodied
What percentage of Beaujolais’ vineyard is planted with Gamay?
98%
Where are the grapes for Beaujolais AOC wines mostly grown?
Southern Beaujolais
Which mountains protect northern Beaujolais from cold west winds?
Monts du Beaujolais
How many AOCs are there in Beaujolais?
12
Which river flows southwards along the eastern edge of Beaujolais?
Saône
The Gamay grape is especially susceptible to Black Rot.
True or False?
False.
Gamay is very susceptible to Gray Rot.
What is the principal soil type of southern Beaujolais?
Clay and Limestone
Which of these is the odd one out?
Beaujolais Nouveau AOC
Beaujolais Blanc AOC
Beaujolais AOC
Beaujolais Rosé AOC
Beaujolais AOC
What sort of style (soft and light, medium-bodied, powerful and generous) is the Saint-Amour cru?
soft and light
What sort of style (soft and light, medium-bodied, powerful and generous) is the Cote de Brouilly cru?
medium-bodied
What sort of style (soft and light, medium-bodied, powerful and generous) is the Fleurie cru?
soft and light
What sort of style (soft and light, medium-bodied, powerful and generous) is the Juliénas cru?
medium-bodied
What sort of style (soft and light, medium-bodied, powerful and generous) is the Chénas cru?
powerful and generous
What sort of style (soft and light, medium-bodied, powerful and generous) is the Chiroubles cru?
soft and light
What sort of style (soft and light, medium-bodied, powerful and generous) is the Régnié cru?
medium-bodied
Which training methods can be used for Beaujolais Villages and the Beaujolais Cru AOCs?
Cordon
Gobelet
Guyot
Éventail
Which AOC is used for white and rosé sparkling wines produced in Beaujolais by the Traditional Method?
Crémant de Bourgogne
The crus of Beaujolais are AOCs for red wines only.
True or False?
True
White wines – made from 100% Chardonnay – can only be labelled Beaujolais Blanc AOC and Beaujolais Villages AOC
Which grape varieties may be grown in Beaujolais and used to supplement Gamay in Beaujolais AOC and Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?
Aligoté
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Melon de Bourgogne
What is the Fleurie Cru in Beaujolais known for?
The Cru often referred to as “The Queen of Beaujolais”
What is the Chiroubles Cru in Beaujolais known for?
The highest and coolest Cru
What is the Juliénas Cru in Beaujolais known for?
The Cru named after an ancient Roman dictator
What is the Moulin-à-Vent Cru in Beaujolais known for?
The Cru often referred to as “The King of Beaujolais”
What is the Régnié Cru in Beaujolais known for?
The newest Beaujolais Cru
What is the Brouilly Cru in Beaujolais known for?
The largest Beaujolais Cru
What is the Chénas Cru in Beaujolais known for?
The smallest Beaujolais Cru
Which three crus are as regarded as having the greatest aging potential?
Moulin-à-Vent
Chénas
Morgon
In which Beaujolais Cru would you find the Lieu-Dit of Côte de Py?
Morgon
The best cru slopes generally enjoy which aspect?
South East
Which pruning system is only permitted to be used for red and white Beaujolais AOC and white Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?
Guyot
In which year will Aligoté grapes grown in Beaujolais no longer be accepted for Bourgogne Aligoté wines?
2035
Which appellation is used for red and rosé sparkling Gamay wines produced in Beaujolais by the méthode ancestrale?
Vin de France
