Beaujolais Flashcards
Beaujolais Nouveau is made using which vinification technique?
Semi-carbonic maceration
What French term is synonymous with “nouvea”?
Primeur
What is the official Beaujolais Nouveau release date each year?
The third Thursday in November
In Beaujolais, what are weathered feldspars, micas, quartz, and other minerals known as?
Arene or gorrhe
What is the primary white grape of Beaujolais?
Chardonnay
How many Beaujolais Crus are there?
10
Why is the Guyot training method not permitted for Beaujolais Crus?
Guyot leaves a high number of fruiting buds and generates higher yields
What style of wine can be made in Beaujolais Crus?
Red wine only
Can grapes for Beaujolais Cru wines be machine harvested?
No. Hand harvesting only.
What are the Pierres Dorees?
“Golden stones” of broken yellow limestone.
Their distinctive color comes from iron-oxide.
Is Beaujolais white wine typically oaked?
No
Which Beaujolais Cru produces the most full-bodied and tannic wines?
Moulin-a-Vent
Which Beaujolais Cru has the highest elevation and coolest climate?
Chiroubles
Describe the Beaujolais AOC.
99% of wine is red
Generally 100% Gamay, but can contain up to 15% Aligote, Chardonnay, or Melon if incorporated as a field blend
Includes wines labeled “Beaujolais Superieur” and Beaujolais + village name
Describe the Beaujolais Villages AOC.
Red and rose wine follow the same field blend rules as for Beaujolais AOC
Beaujolais Villages AOC wine has less grapiness and deeper berry fruit with minerality, due to the presence of granite
White Beaujolais Village AOC wines are 100% Chardonnay
Describe the wine styles of the Beaujolais Cru AOCs.
Generally 100% Gamay, but can contain up to 15% Aligote, Chardonnay, or Melon if incorporated as a field blend
Cru wines must be harvest by hand
Only red wine is produced
Which Beaujolais Crus produce a soft and light style of wine?
Saint-Amour
Fleurie
Chiroubles
*Fleurie is considered the most elegant and refined of all the crus and called the “Queen of Beaujolais”
Which Beaujolais Crus produce a more medium-bodied style of wine?
Julienas
Regnie
Cote-de-Brouilly
Brouilly
*Cote-de-Brouilly wines often have a spicy, peppery quality due to volcanic soils
Which Beaujolais Crus produce a powerful and generous style of wine?
Chenas
Moulin-a-Vent
Morgon
*Chenas wines often have hints of wood in their flavor, even if none was used in winemaking
*Moulin-a-Vent is considered the “King of Beaujolais” due to Pinot Noir/Bourgogne-like style
* Morgon wines often have an earthy, forest floor aroma
