Beaujolais

Question 1

How many AOC are located in Beaujolais

Answer 1

11 AOC

Question 2

Wha t are the requirements for Beaujolais Blanc

Answer 2

Typically must be 100% Chardonnay but Aligoté vines planted prior to 2004 may be used

Question 3

What are the max yields for Beaujolais AOC red wines

Answer 3

60 hl/ha

Question 4

What are the max yields for Beaujolais AOC ‘Villages’

Answer 4

58 hl/ha

Question 5

What does Supérieur indicate on red Beaujolais wines

Answer 5

Min. 10.5% ABV

Question 6

What are the 10 Crus of Beaujolais

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is Beaujolais Nouveau

Answer 7

Fresh style of Gamay released the 3rd Thursday of November following harvest, using carbonic or semi-carbonic maceration and short skin maceration to stay fresh, light, fruity, and easy-drinking though lacking complexity

Question 8

Name 2 clones of Gamay found in Beaujolais that may be included in the assemblage

Answer 8

Gamay de Bouze
Gamay de Chaudenay

Question 9

What is the max. percentage of Gamay de Bouze & Gamay de Chaudenay authorized in Beaujolais AOC red wines

Answer 9

Max. 10%

Question 10

What is the min. ABV for Beaujolais AOC red wine

Answer 10

10%

Question 11

What white varietals are allowed in Beaujolais AOC Rosé and Red wines if in a field blend

Answer 11

Aligoté
Chardonnay
Melon de Bourgogne
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir

Question 12

In what cru is the lieux dit Côte de Py located

Answer 12

Morgon AOC

Question 13

In what cru is the lieux dit Les Capitans located

Answer 13

Juliénas AOC

Question 14

In what cru is the lieux dit La Madone located

Answer 14

Fleurie AOC

Question 15

Name a Beaujolais cru that would most likely be the lightest and frutiest

Answer 15

Brouilly
Régnie
Chiroubles

Question 16

Name a Beaujolais cru that would be light & fruity with soft structure and elegance

Answer 16

Saint-Amour
Fleurie
Chénas

Question 17

Name a Beaujolais cru that would most likely have decent structure and power

Answer 17

Côte de Brouilly
Morgon
Moulin-a-Vent
Juliénas

Question 18

Name a famous producer in Juliénas AOC

Answer 18

Pascal Granger

Question 19

What is the highest elevation cru in Beaujolais and what is the elevation of its’ highest vineyards

Answer 19

Chiroubles AOC
600m

Question 20

Which of the 10 Beaujolais Crus is the smallest

Answer 20

Chénas AOC

Question 21

Name a famous producer in Morgon AOC

Answer 21

Marcel Lapierre
Jean Foillard
Guy Breton

Question 22

Name a famous producer in Côte de Brouilly AOC

Answer 22

Château Thivin

Question 23

What are the max yields for the Beaujolais Crus

Answer 23

Max 65 hl/ha

Question 24

What is the main soil type of Beaujolais (overall)

Answer 24

Granite-based

Question 25

What varietals would you most likely find in Coteaux du Lyonnaise AOC

Answer 25

Gamay
Chardonnay
Aligoté

Question 26

What are the max yields for white and red wine in Coteaux du Lyonnaise AOC

Answer 26

Blanc - 72 hl/ha
Rouge - 69 hl/ha

Question 27

How many villages are authorized to produced Beaujolais Villages AOC

Answer 27

38

Question 28

Describe the style of Morgon Beaujolais

Answer 28

Weighty structure
Firm mineral backbone

Question 29

Name a top producer in Morgon AOC

Answer 29

Mee Godard
Daniel Bouland
George Descombes
Julien Sunier

Question 30

Name a top producer in Moulin-A-Vent AOC

Answer 30

Diochon
Château de Moulin-A-Vent

Question 31

Name a top producer of Fleurie AOC

Answer 31

Chignard
Dutraive
Julien Sunier
Clos de la Roilette

Question 32

Which Beaujolais Cru is home to ‘Grange-Charton

Answer 32

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