Beaujolais

Question 1

Soil in Beaujolais

Answer 1

Granite and schist

Question 2

Red and rose wines in Beaujolais grape

Answer 2

Gamay
A little bit of Pinot Noir

Question 3

Grapes fro white Beaujolais

Answer 3

Chardonnay
A little bit of aligotè

Question 4

What is a very classic fermentation method in Beaujolais

Answer 4

Maceration carbonique

Question 5

10 cru Beaujolais

Answer 5

St amour
Julienás
Chenás
Moulin-a-vent
Fleurie
Chirouble
Morgon
Brouilly
Cote de Broully
Regnié

Question 6

Min alcol levels of

Beaujolais AOC

Beaujolais Superieur AOC

Beaujolais Village AOC

Beaujolais Cru

Answer 6

Beaujolais AOC R9 W9.5

Beaujolais Superieur AOC R10 W10.5

Beaujolais Village AOC R10.5 W11

Question 7

When is ‘Bourgogne Gamay’ used?

Answer 7

100% Gamay from cru vineyard

Question 8

What is the name of the river in Beaujolais

Answer 8

Saône

Question 9

In what part of Beaujolais is Beaujolais nouveau produced

Answer 9

Alluvinal plain

Question 10

When can Beaujolais nuveau be sold

Answer 10

3rd thursday of November until 31st august

Question 11

Where is Beaujolais village and cru usually planted

Answer 11

Granite soil
Hills

Question 12

What type of fermentation exist in Beaujolais and explain them

Answer 12

Carbonic maceration
Semi-carbonic maceration
Whole bunches with crushed fruit

Question 13

What wines are usually produced using carbonic maceration

Answer 13

Beaujolais nuveau
Touraine primeur