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Beaujolais Flashcards

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1
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What river flows to the east of Beaujolais?

A

The Saône River

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2
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Beaujolais is north of what important French city?

A

Lyon

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3
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When is the official release of Beaujolais Nouveau each year?

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The third Thursday of November

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4
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In Beaujolais, weather feldspars, micas, quartz, and other minerals are known as…?

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Arène or gorrhe

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5
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What is the primary white grape of Beaujolais?

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Chardonnay

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What is the primary red grape of Beaujolais?

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Gamay

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7
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How many Beaujolais Crus are there?

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10

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Beaujolais Nouveau is defined by what vinification technique?

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Semi-carbonic Maceration

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9
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What important figured first championed the process of carbonic maceration?

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Jules Chauvet

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10
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What French term is synonymous with “nouveau”?

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Primeur

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11
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Why is the Guyot training method disallowed for Beaujolais Cru?

A

The Guyot training method leaves a high number of fruiting buds and generates higher yields.

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12
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T or F: Beaujolais Nouveau is its own AOC.

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FALSE. Depending on production standards, Nouveau falls into either the Beaujolais or Beaujolais Villages AOCs.

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13
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What Bourgogne sub-region lies directly north of Beaujolais?

A

The Mâconnais

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14
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What river separates northern and southern Beaujolais?

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Nizerand

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15
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T or F: All Beaujolais Cru is red.

A

TRUE

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16
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T or F: Grapes destined for Beaujolais Cru must be hand harvested.

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TRUE

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17
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T or F: White Beaujolais typically spends 12 months in oak.

A

FALSE. Most is unoaked.

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18
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What compound gives the pierres dorées their color?

A

Iron-oxide

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19
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Define “pierres dorées”

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“Golden stones”; broken yellow limestone

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20
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What percentage of Beaujolais’ vineyard is planted with Gamay?

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98%

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21
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Where are the grapes for Beaujolais AOC wines mostly grown?

A

Southern Beaujolais

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Which mountains protect northern Beaujolais from cold west winds?

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Monts du Beaujolais

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23
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How many AOCs are there in Beaujolais?

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12

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24
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Which river flows southwards along the eastern edge of Beaujolais?

A

Saône

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25
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The Gamay grape is especially susceptible to Black Rot.

True or False?

A

FASLE. Gamay is very susceptible to Gray Rot.

26
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What is the principal soil type of southern Beaujolais?

A

Clay and Limestone

27
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Of the three styles of Beaujolais crus (soft and light, medium bodied, powerful and generous), to which does Moulin-à-Vent belong?

A

Powerful and generous

28
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Of the three styles of Beaujolais crus (soft and light, medium bodied, powerful and generous), to which does Brouilly belong?

A

medium bodied

29
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What percentage of Beaujolais’ vineyard is planted with Gamay?

A

98%

30
Q

Where are the grapes for Beaujolais AOC wines mostly grown?

A

Southern Beaujolais

31
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Which mountains protect northern Beaujolais from cold west winds?

A

Monts du Beaujolais

32
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How many AOCs are there in Beaujolais?

A

12

33
Q

Which river flows southwards along the eastern edge of Beaujolais?

A

Saône

34
Q

The Gamay grape is especially susceptible to Black Rot.

True or False?

A

False.

Gamay is very susceptible to Gray Rot.

35
Q

What is the principal soil type of southern Beaujolais?

A

Clay and Limestone

36
Q

Which of these is the odd one out?

Beaujolais Nouveau AOC

Beaujolais Blanc AOC

Beaujolais AOC

Beaujolais Rosé AOC

A

Beaujolais AOC

37
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What sort of style (soft and light, medium-bodied, powerful and generous) is the Saint-Amour cru?

A

soft and light

38
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What sort of style (soft and light, medium-bodied, powerful and generous) is the Cote de Brouilly cru?

A

medium-bodied

39
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What sort of style (soft and light, medium-bodied, powerful and generous) is the Fleurie cru?

A

soft and light

40
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What sort of style (soft and light, medium-bodied, powerful and generous) is the Juliénas cru?

A

medium-bodied

41
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What sort of style (soft and light, medium-bodied, powerful and generous) is the Chénas cru?

A

powerful and generous

42
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What sort of style (soft and light, medium-bodied, powerful and generous) is the Chiroubles cru?

A

soft and light

43
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What sort of style (soft and light, medium-bodied, powerful and generous) is the Régnié cru?

A

medium-bodied

44
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Which training methods can be used for Beaujolais Villages and the Beaujolais Cru AOCs?

A

Cordon

Gobelet

Guyot

Éventail

45
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Which AOC is used for white and rosé sparkling wines produced in Beaujolais by the Traditional Method?

A

Crémant de Bourgogne

46
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The crus of Beaujolais are AOCs for red wines only.

True or False?

A

True

White wines – made from 100% Chardonnay – can only be labelled Beaujolais Blanc AOC and Beaujolais Villages AOC

47
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Which grape varieties may be grown in Beaujolais and used to supplement Gamay in Beaujolais AOC and Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?

A

Aligoté

Pinot Noir

Pinot Gris

Melon de Bourgogne

48
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What is the Fleurie Cru in Beaujolais known for?

A

The Cru often referred to as “The Queen of Beaujolais”

49
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What is the Chiroubles Cru in Beaujolais known for?

A

The highest and coolest Cru

50
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What is the Juliénas Cru in Beaujolais known for?

A

The Cru named after an ancient Roman dictator

51
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What is the Moulin-à-Vent Cru in Beaujolais known for?

A

The Cru often referred to as “The King of Beaujolais”

52
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What is the Régnié Cru in Beaujolais known for?

A

The newest Beaujolais Cru

53
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What is the Brouilly Cru in Beaujolais known for?

A

The largest Beaujolais Cru

54
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What is the Chénas Cru in Beaujolais known for?

A

The smallest Beaujolais Cru

55
Q

Which three crus are as regarded as having the greatest aging potential?

A

Moulin-à-Vent

Chénas

Morgon

56
Q

In which Beaujolais Cru would you find the Lieu-Dit of Côte de Py?

A

Morgon

57
Q

The best cru slopes generally enjoy which aspect?

A

South East

58
Q

Which pruning system is only permitted to be used for red and white Beaujolais AOC and white Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?

A

Guyot

59
Q

In which year will Aligoté grapes grown in Beaujolais no longer be accepted for Bourgogne Aligoté wines?

A

2035

60
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Which appellation is used for red and rosé sparkling Gamay wines produced in Beaujolais by the méthode ancestrale?

A

Vin de France

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