Beaujolais Flashcards
What percentage of Beaujolais’ vineyard is planted with Gamay?
98%
Where are the grapes for Beaujolais AOC mostly grown?
Southern Beaujolais
Which mountains protect northern Beaujolais from cold west winds?
Monts du Beaujolas
How many AOCs are there in Beaujolais?
12
Which river flows along the eastern edge of Beaujolais?
Saone
The Gamay grape is especially susceptible to Grey Rot. True or False?
TRUE
What is the principal soil type of southern Beaujolais?
Clay and Limestone
Beaujolais Nouveau and Beaujolais Villages Nouveau wines may be white, rose or red. True or False?
FALSE -
What is the correct style of Julienas?
Medium bodied
What is the correct style of Chenas?
Powerful and Generous
What is the correct style of Regnie?
Medium bodied
What is the correct style of Morgon?
Powerful and Generous
What is the correct style of Sant-Amour?
Soft and Light
What is the correct style of Chiroubles?
Soft and Light
What is the correct style of Fleurie?
Soft and Light
What is the correct style of Cote de Brouilly?
Medium bodied
What is the correct style of Brouilly?
Medium bodied
What is the correct style of Moulin-a-Vent?
Powerful and Generous
Which training methods can be used for the Beaujolais Cru AOCs?
Cordon, Gobelet, Eventail
Which AOC is used for white and rose sparkling wines produced in Beaujolais by the Traditional Method?
Cremant de Bourgogne
The crus of Beaujolais are AOCs for red wines only. True or False?
TRUE
What is the smallest Beaujolais Cru?
Chenas
What is the largest Beaujolais Cru?
Brouilly
What is the newest Beaujolais Cru?
Regnie