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Beaujolais Flashcards

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1
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What is the dominant soil type of Northern Beaujolais?

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Granite

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What is the official date for the release of Beaujolais Nouveau?

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The 3rd Thursday of November

(Initially it was Nov 15th)

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3
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Who championed the carbonic maceration process for Beaujolais wines?

A

Jules Chauvet

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4
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Who is considered the father of the natural wine movement?

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Jules Chauvet

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5
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What city was especially important in boosting Beaujolais’ popularity?

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Paris

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6
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What is the broken yellow limestone found in southern Beaujolais called?

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Pierres Dorées (Golden Stones)

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7
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What type of wine is produced in Southern Beaujolais?

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Soft, fruity, easy drinking Beaujolais AOC wines

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8
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Define the soil types of arène or gorrhe

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Sandy soils composed of weathered feldspars, micas, quartz, and other minerals

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9
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What soil types are found in Northern Beaujolais?

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Granite, schist
Arène, gorrhe

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10
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What is the most common vine training technique in Beaujolais?

A

Gobelet

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11
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What is the dominant method of harvesting in Beaujolais?

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Hand harvesting (for quality reasons and due to hilly topography)

Beaujolais Nouveau must be harvested by hand

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12
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Why is Aligoté being phased out in Beaujolais?

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As of 2035, Aligoté grapes from Beaujolais will no longer be permitted for use in Crémant du Bourgogne

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13
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What is Beaujolais Blanc made from?

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100% Chardonnay - usually unoaked

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14
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What is Beaujolais Supérieur?

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Red Beaujolais made with lower yields and contains slightly higher alcohol than standard Beaujolais.

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15
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What 3 Beaujolais cru make their wine in a soft, light style?

A

Saint-Amour
Fleurie
Chiroubles

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16
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What 4 Beaujolais Cru make their wines in a more medium-bodied style?

A

Juliénas
Régnié
Côte de Brouilly
Brouilly

17
Q

What 3 Beaujolais cru produce powerful, generous style wines?

A

Morgon
Chénas
Moulin-à-Vent

18
Q

Which is the smallest Beaujolais cru?

A

Chénas AOC

19
Q

Which Beaujolais cru is considered the “King of Beaujolais” and why?

A

Moulin-a-Vent AOC

It produces the most full-bodied and tannic wines of all the crus

20
Q

Which Beaujolais cru is considered the “Queen of Beaujolais” and why?

A

Fleurie AOC

Wines are the most elegant and refined of all the crus

21
Q

Which Beaujolais cru is considered the “benchmark” for Beaujolais?

A

Chiroubles AOC

Soft, light, fruity, and delicate

22
Q

Which Beaujolais cru is the highest in elevation and coolest?

A

Chiroubles AOC

23
Q

Which is the newest cru of Beaujolais?

A

Régnié AOC

24
Q

Which of the Beaujolais cru is the largest?

A

Brouilly AOC

25
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Name the 10 Beaujolais Cru from north to south

A

Saint-amour
Juliénas
Chénas
Moulin-à-Vent
Fleurie
Chiroubles
Morgon
Régnié
Brouilly
Côte de Brouilly

26
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What is a lieu-dit?

A

Specified vineyard parcel that has a reputation of producing high quality wine

27
Q

How many Beaujolais AOCs exist today?

A

12

28
Q

Which river flows southwards along the eastern ridge of Beaujolais?

A

Saône

29
Q

What is the principal soil type of southern Beaujolais

A

Clay and limestone

30
Q

What training methods can be used by Beaujolais cru

A

Cordon
Éventail
Gobelet

31
Q

In which Beaujolais cru would you find the lieu-dit of Côte de Py?

A

Morgon AOC

32
Q

Which river flows to the east of Beaujolais?

A

The Saône

33
Q

Beaujolais is the north of what French city?

A

Lyon

34
Q

Why is the Guyot training method not permitted for Beaujolais cru?

A

Yields are too high

35
Q

Who first championed the use of carbonic maceration?

A

Jules Chauvet

36
Q

Which cru produces the most full-bodied and tannic wines?

A

Moulin-a-vent

Lindsay: French wine Scholar (14 decks)

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