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Beaujolais Flashcards

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1
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How many AOC are located in Beaujolais

A

11 AOC

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Wha t are the requirements for Beaujolais Blanc

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

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3
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What are the max yields for Beaujolais AOC red wines

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60 hl/ha

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4
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What are the max yields for Beaujolais AOC ‘Villages’

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58 hl/ha

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5
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What does Supérieur indicate on red Beaujolais wines

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Min. 10.5% ABV

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6
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What are the 10 Crus of Beaujolais

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

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7
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What is Beaujolais Nouveau

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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

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8
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Name 2 clones of Gamay found in Beaujolais that may be included in the assemblage

A

Gamay de Bouze
Gamay de Chaudenay

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9
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What is the max. percentage of Gamay de Bouze & Gamay de Chaudenay authorized in Beaujolais AOC red wines

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Max. 10%

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10
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What is the min. ABV for Beaujolais AOC red wine

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10%

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

A

Aligoté
Chardonnay
Melon de Bourgogne
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir

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In what cru is the lieux dit Côte de Py located

A

Morgon AOC

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In what cru is the lieux dit Les Capitans located

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Juliénas AOC

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In what cru is the lieux dit La Madone located

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Fleurie AOC

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15
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Name a Beaujolais cru that would most likely be the lightest and frutiest

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Brouilly
Régnie
Chiroubles

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16
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Name a Beaujolais cru that would be light & fruity with soft structure and elegance

A

Saint-Amour
Fleurie
Chénas

17
Q

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

A

Côte de Brouilly
Morgon
Moulin-a-Vent
Juliénas

18
Q

Name a famous producer in Juliénas AOC

A

Pascal Granger

19
Q

What is the highest elevation cru in Beaujolais

A

Chiroubles AOC

20
Q

Which of the 10 Beaujolais Crus is the smallest

A

Chénas AOC

21
Q

Name a famous producer in Morgon AOC

A

Marcel Lapierre
Jean Foillard
Guy Breton

22
Q

Name a famous producer in Côte de Brouilly AOC

A

Château Thivin

23
Q

What are the max yields for the Beaujolais Crus

A

Max 65 hl/ha

24
Q

What is the main soil type of Beaujolais (overall)

A

Granite-based

25
Q

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

A

Gamay
Chardonnay
Aligoté

26
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What are the max yields for white and red wine in Coteaux du Lyonnaise AOC

A

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

27
Q

How many villages are authorized to produced Beaujolais Villages AOC

A

38

28
Q

Describe the style of Morgon Beaujolais

A

Weighty structure
Firm mineral backbone

29
Q

Name a top producer in Morgon AOC

A

Mee Godard
Daniel Bouland
George Descombes
Julien Sunier

30
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Name a top producer in Moulin-A-Vent AOC

A

Diochon
Château de Moulin-A-Vent

31
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Name a top producer of Fleurie AOC

A

Chignard
Dutraive
Julien Sunier
Clos de la Roilette

32
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Which Beaujolais Cru is home to ‘Grange-Charton

A

Regnie

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