Beaujolais Flashcards
What is the dominant soil type of Northern Beaujolais?
Granite
What is the official date for the release of Beaujolais Nouveau?
The 3rd Thursday of November
(Initially it was Nov 15th)
Who championed the carbonic maceration process for Beaujolais wines?
Jules Chauvet
Who is considered the father of the natural wine movement?
Jules Chauvet
What city was especially important in boosting Beaujolais’ popularity?
Paris
What is the broken yellow limestone found in southern Beaujolais called?
Pierres Dorées (Golden Stones)
What type of wine is produced in Southern Beaujolais?
Soft, fruity, easy drinking Beaujolais AOC wines
Define the soil types of arène or gorrhe
Sandy soils composed of weathered feldspars, micas, quartz, and other minerals
What soil types are found in Northern Beaujolais?
Granite, schist
Arène, gorrhe
What is the most common vine training technique in Beaujolais?
Gobelet
What is the dominant method of harvesting in Beaujolais?
Hand harvesting (for quality reasons and due to hilly topography)
Beaujolais Nouveau must be harvested by hand
Why is Aligoté being phased out in Beaujolais?
As of 2035, Aligoté grapes from Beaujolais will no longer be permitted for use in Crémant du Bourgogne
What is Beaujolais Blanc made from?
100% Chardonnay - usually unoaked
What is Beaujolais Supérieur?
Red Beaujolais made with lower yields and contains slightly higher alcohol than standard Beaujolais.
What 3 Beaujolais cru make their wine in a soft, light style?
Saint-Amour
Fleurie
Chiroubles
What 4 Beaujolais Cru make their wines in a more medium-bodied style?
Juliénas
Régnié
Côte de Brouilly
Brouilly
What 3 Beaujolais cru produce powerful, generous style wines?
Morgon
Chénas
Moulin-à-Vent
Which is the smallest Beaujolais cru?
Chénas AOC
Which Beaujolais cru is considered the “King of Beaujolais” and why?
Moulin-a-Vent AOC
It produces the most full-bodied and tannic wines of all the crus
Which Beaujolais cru is considered the “Queen of Beaujolais” and why?
Fleurie AOC
Wines are the most elegant and refined of all the crus
Which Beaujolais cru is considered the “benchmark” for Beaujolais?
Chiroubles AOC
Soft, light, fruity, and delicate
Which Beaujolais cru is the highest in elevation and coolest?
Chiroubles AOC
Which is the newest cru of Beaujolais?
Régnié AOC
Which of the Beaujolais cru is the largest?
Brouilly AOC
Name the 10 Beaujolais Cru from north to south
Saint-amour
Juliénas
Chénas
Moulin-à-Vent
Fleurie
Chiroubles
Morgon
Régnié
Brouilly
Côte de Brouilly
What is a lieu-dit?
Specified vineyard parcel that has a reputation of producing high quality wine
How many Beaujolais AOCs exist today?
12
Which river flows southwards along the eastern ridge of Beaujolais?
Saône
What is the principal soil type of southern Beaujolais
Clay and limestone
What training methods can be used by Beaujolais cru
Cordon
Éventail
Gobelet
In which Beaujolais cru would you find the lieu-dit of Côte de Py?
Morgon AOC
Which river flows to the east of Beaujolais?
The Saône
Beaujolais is the north of what French city?
Lyon
Why is the Guyot training method not permitted for Beaujolais cru?
Yields are too high
Who first championed the use of carbonic maceration?
Jules Chauvet
Which cru produces the most full-bodied and tannic wines?
Moulin-a-vent
