Beaujolais Flashcards
What is to the west and east of Beaujolais?
Massif Central and Saone River
Name the four producers that the famous “Gang of Four” consists of - and why are they famous?
Guy Breton, Marcel Lapierre, Jean-Paul Thévenet, and Jean Foillard. credited with re-establishing Beaujolai’s reputation in the 1980s
Parents of Gamay
Gouais Blanc and Pinot
Is gamay early ripening or late ripening?
early ripening
Carbonic maceration results in flavors of…
bubblegum and banana
t/f: carbonic maceration is mandatory in Beaujolais
false
Beaujolais vineyards are protected from the Atlantic’s influence by….
Massif central
Body of water that moderates Beaujolais vineyards
Saone River (tributary of the Rhone)
Typical aspect
East and SE
Which AOC(s) can producers sell white and rose under?
Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages
How many communes are authorized for production of Beaujolais-Villages?
38
This term means a wine to keep
vin de garde
This term means “wine for thirst”
vin de soif
One of the lightest, most delicate examples of Beaujolais Cru
Saint Amour
This Cru borders Maconnais
Saint Amour
List the 10 Crus from north to south
Saint-Amour
Julienas
Chenas
Moulin-a-Vent
Fleurie
Chriroubles
Morgon
Regnie
Brouilly
Cote de Brouilly
Style of Saint-Amour Cru
Light, delicate
Smallest Cru
Chenas
Style of Chenas
full, tannic structure; less intense than Moulin-a-Vent
This cru is named after a historic windmill
Moulin-a-Vent
This Cru is most likely to see new French oak
Moulin-a-Vent
The Cru with the most powerful and tannic expression
Moulin-a-Vent
The 3 Crus with the most potential for aging
Moulin-a-Vent, Morgon, Julienas
This cru acts as a foil to Moulin-a-Vent, famous for graceful wines with strong aromas of flowers
Fleurie
This Cru sees vineyards with the highest elevations
Chiroubles
The lightest of all Crus
Chiroubles
t/f: Chiroubles should be drank within 3 years
true
Most important Lieu-dit of Morgon
Cote du Py
The youngest Cru; instated in 1988
Regnie
Regnie is known for having ____ style
diverse
The largest Cru
Brouilly
25% of Beaujolais Cru output is from….
Brouilly
Brouilly has a ____ expression
midweight
Mont Brouilly defines this Cru
Cote de Brouilly
Difference between Brouilly and Cote de Brouilly
Cote de Brouilly is more firm and tannic than Brouilly
“gore/gres” refers to…
pink granite
Term referring to rotten rock
roche pourrie
Beaujolais is divided into ___-Beaujolais in the north and ____-Beaujolais in the south
haut/bas
This soiltype found in Bas-Beaujolais is great for chardonnay
limestone
t/f: Chardonnay planted in the limestone soils of Bas-Beaujolais are often used in Cremant d’Bourgogne production
true
What is Beaujolais Superieur?
Wine made with riper grapes
noveau aka …
primeur
