Beaujolais Flashcards
Marcel Lapierre has holdings in which 2 crus?
- Morgon
- Julienas
In what year was the first deliberate use of carbonic maceration recorded?
1953
Describe the budding and ripening time of gamay
- early budding
- early ripening
What is pierres dorees?
170 million year old yellow limestone
What is the soil type of southern Beaujolais?
volcanic and young limestone
The most important parcels of Chassignol and Les Deschanes are split between which 2 crus?
- Moulin a Vent
- Chenas
What is the soil type in Julienas?
- tuff (volcanic, silica based)
- schistous blue stone
Where are the liue dits of Le Blondet, La Bottiere, and La Croix Rouge found?
Julienas
What is the min planting density in Beaujolais AOP?
5000 vines/ha
What cru is considered to be the lightest and most delicate?
Chiroubles
What soil type is common in Beaujolais?
pink granite
What are the 10 cru villages of Beaujolais?
- St Amour
- Julienas
- Chenas
- Moulin a Vent
- Fleurie
- Chiroubles
- Morgon
- Regnie
- Brouilly
- Cote de Brouilly
Who produces Cuvee Corcelette?
Foillard
Where is Guy Breton located?
Morgon
Where is the vineyard Les Capitans located?
Julienas
In Coteaux du Lyonnais AOP reds and rose, which 2 grapes must not exceed 10% ?
- gamay de bouze
- gamay de chaudenay
What grapes are allowed in Coteaux du Lyonnais AOP?
- aligote
- chardonnay
- pinot blanc
- gamay
What are the 2 lieu dits of Chiroubles?
- La Grosse Pierre
- Les Cotes
List 2 of the most important lieu dits in Moulin a Vent
- Le Moulin a Vent
- Les Thorins
- Champ de Coeur
- La Rochelle
- Maisons Neuves
- Les Rouchaux
- La Delatte
- Verillats
- Aux Caves
What soil is Morgon AOP known for?
roche pourrie (rotten rock)
- iron rich schist and basalt streaked w/ manganese
How many communes can bottle under Beaujolais Villages AOP?
38
Which cru is considered to be the most structured and tannic?
Moulin a Vent
Chateau Thivin has holdings in which 2 crus?
- Brouilly
- Cote de Brouilly
Where are the following parcels located?
Grand Coeur
Poncie
Les Deduits
La Roillette
Champagne
Fleurie
In what cru is the important negociant town of Romanache-Thorins?
Moulin a Vent
What is the smallest cru in Beaujolais?
Chenas
What recent vintage was considered once in a generation in Beaujolais?
2015
Jean Foillard has holdings in which 2 crus?
- Morgon
- Fleurie
Who produces Clos de la Roillette?
Coudert
Lapierre’s Cuvee Camille is sourced from which lieu dit?
Cote du Py
What is the full name of the gamay grape used in Beaujolais?
gamay noir a jus blanc
What is the soil of Cote du Py?
iron oxide and roche pourrie
What is the soil of Cote de Brouilly?
grey-blue diorite
What Maconnais region overlaps Beaujolais and is often considered an unofficial cru?
Leynes
What mineral vein found in Moulin a Vent granite is said to be responsible for its harder tannins and sanguine character?
manganese
What Beaujolais cru has the highest elevation?
Chiroubles
Producers in Chenas AOP can choose to bottle as which other Beaujolais Cru?
Moulin a vent
Name 2 important producers based in Moulin a Vent
- Georges Duboeuf
- Louis Jadot’s Château des Jacques
- Potel-Aviron.
Which producers comprise Kermit Lynches “Gang of Four” in Beaujolais?
- Marcel Lapierre
- Jean Foillard
- Jean-Paul Thevénet
- Guy Bréton
Who was Jules Chauvet?
A wine negociant, winemaker, author, and chemist he also was the founder of the modern natural wine movement that helped influence and train the Beaujolais “gang of four.” Instrumental in establishing modern Beaujolais style.
What are the 7 main Lieu-dits of Morgon?
- Corcelette
- Les Charmes
- Douby
- Les Micouds
- Cote du Py
- Javerniere
- Grand Cras
What producer makes Raisins Gaulois?
Marcel Lapierre
