Beaujolais Flashcards by Jana Sigmon

The finest wines of Beaujolais are produced in the northern part of the region. What is the dominant soil type there?

Clayey Limestone

Chalk

Granite

Gravel

Grante

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What is the overall climate of Beaujolais? 

Semi-Continental

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Which city was especially important in boosting the popularity of Beaujolais? Select all that apply.

Paris

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What is the official release date for Beaujolais Nouveau?

The third Thursday in November

It was originally November 15th – but was changed in 1985.

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Which river divides northern Beaujolais from southern Beaujolais?Which river divides northern Beaujolais from southern Beaujolais?

Saône

Loire

Azergues

Nizerand

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The majority of wines dry white Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages wines are aged in oak.

True or False?

False

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How many Beaujolais Crus are there?

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Which Beaujolais Cru has the highest elevation and the coolest conditions?

Chiroubles

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What percentage of Beaujolais’ vineyard is planted with Gamay?

80%

88%

98%

100%

98%

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Where are the grapes for Beaujolais AOC mostly grown?

Southern Beaujolais

Northern Beaujolais

Southern Beaujolais

Most Beaujolais AOC production is south of Villefranche-sur-Saône and the Nizerand River

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Which mountains protect northern Beaujolais from cold west winds?

Monts du Beaujolais

Western Alps

Vosges

Jura Mountains

Monts du Beaujolais

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How many AOCs are there in Beaujolais? 

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Which river flows southwards along the eastern edge of Beaujolais?

Loire

Saône

Rhône

Serein

Saone

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The Gamay grape is especially susceptible to Black Rot. 

True or False?

False

Gamay is very susceptible to Gray Rot.

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What is the principal soil type of southern Beaujolais?

Granite

Schist

Clay and Limestone

Sandstone

Clay and Limestone

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Which statement is incorrect about Beaujolais Nouveau and Beaujolais Villages Nouveau?

Grapes must be hand harvested.

Wine is made by semi-carbonic maceration.

Wines may be white, rosé or red.

Wines may be also labeled “primeur”.

Wines may be white, rosé or red.

Beaujolais Nouveau and Beaujolais Villages Nouveau can only be red or rosé wines.

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Name the 3 powerful and generous Crus of Beaujolais

Chenas
Moulin-A-Vent
Morgon

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Name the 3 soft and light styles of Beaujolais cru

Saint-Amour
Fleurie
Chiroubles

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Name the 4 medium-bodied crus of Beaujolais

Julienas
Regnie
Cote de Brouilly
Brouilly

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Which training methods can be used for the Beaujolais Cru AOCs? Select all that apply.

Scott Henry
Chablis
Cordon
Gobelet
Guyot
Éventail
Trellis

Cordon
Gobelet
Eventail

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Which AOC is used for white and rosé sparkling wines produced in Beaujolais by the Traditional Method?

Crémant de Bourgogne

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The crus of Beaujolais are AOCs for red wines only.

True or False?

True

White wines – made from 100% Chardonnay – can only be labelled Beaujolais Blanc AOC and Beaujolais Villages AOC

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Name the highest and coolest Beaujolais Cru

Chiroubles

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The Cru often referred to as “The Queen of Beaujolais”

Fleurie

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The newest Beaujolais Cru

Regnie

The Cru often referred to as “The King of Beaujolais”

Moulin-a-vent

The largest Beaujolais Cru

Brouilly

The smallest Beaujolais Cru

Chenas

Which three crus are as regarded as having the greatest aging potential?

Chenas Moulin-a-vent Morgon

In which Beaujolais Cru would you find the Lieu-Dit of Côte de Py?

Morgon This wine, with age, will pick up earthy notes of forest floor (sous bois) like pinot noir (called morgonner)

The best cru slopes generally enjoy which aspect? East South East South South West

South East

Which pruning system is only permitted to be used for red and white Beaujolais AOC and white Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?  Gobelet Cordon Éventail Guyot

Guyot Guyot leaves a higher number of fruiting buds and generate higher yields – so it not allowed for the more concentrated and prestigious red wines of Beaujolais Villages and the crus.

In which year will Aligoté grapes grown in Beaujolais no longer be accepted for Bourgogne Aligoté wines?

2035

Which appellation is used for red and rosé sparkling Gamay wines produced in Beaujolais by the méthode ancestrale?

Vin de France

How many villages are entitled to produce Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?  28 38 48 58

Which river flows to the east of Beaujolais?

The Saône River

Beaujolais is to the north of which French city?

Lyon

What is the official Beaujolais Nouveau release date each year?

The third Thursday in November

In Beaujolais, what are weathered feldspars, micas, quartz and other minerals known as?

Arène or gorrhe

What is the primary white grape of Beaujolais?

Chardonnay

What is the primary red grape of Beaujolais?

Gamay

How many Beaujolais Crus are there?

Beaujolais Nouveau is made using which vinification technique?

Semi-carbonic maceration

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

Guyot leaves a high number of fruiting buds and generates higher yields.

What French term is synonomous with “nouveau”?

Primeur

Beaujolais Nouveau has its own AOC. True or False?

FALSE. Nouveau is either Beaujolais AOC or Beaujolais Villages AOC.

Which Bourgogne sub-region is directly north of Beaujolais?

The Mâconnais

Which river separates northern and southern Beaujolais?

Nizerand

Which important figure first championed the use of carbonic maceration?

Jules Chauvet

All Beaujolais Cru wines are red. True or False?

TRUE

Grapes destined for Beaujolais Cru wines must be hand harvested. True or False?

TRUE

What are the Pierres Dorées?

“Golden Stones” of broken yellow limestone.

White Beaujolais typically spends 12 months in oak. True or False?

FALSE. Most is unoaked.

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

Moulin-à-Vent

Which Cru has the highest elevation and coolest climate?

Chiroubles

Which compound gives the Pierres Dorées their distinctive color?

Iron-oxide

What is vin primeur in Beaujolais?

Drinking wine as it was first vinified - Beaujolais Nouveau

What are Pierres Dores?

means golden stones broken yellow limestones found in the south of Beaujolais; color derived from iron oxide

Recall the region’s historical links to Bourgogne

Used to be included in Grande Bourgogne because prior to French Revolution, Province of Bourgogne included Beaujolais

Explain how Jules Chauvet impacted the wine style of Beaujolais

In 1950s, he championed the technique of carbonic maceration His aromatic Beaujolais earned him prise from Charles de Gaulle

Detail the importance of Beaujolais Nouveau, its history and vinification technique

Produced via carbonic maceration First commercialized in 1951, reached pinnacle of popularity in 1999 November release became global phenomenon

Name two French cities that were instrumental in launching Beaujolais’ popularity

Lyon drank wine from Beaujolais because they were being taxed for outside wines - demand spurred production In 19th century, when railroads expanded access, Paris became one of the top markets

Describe the general climate of Beaujolais; identify major climatic influences

Semi-continental climate 3 climactic influences: 1) Monts du Beaujolais create a rain shadow 2) Saone river in East regulates temps 3) proximity to mediterranean brings warmth

Recite the major soil types of Beaujolais and where they are located

Southern Beaujolais: clayey limestone (similar to soils of Maconnais); broken yellow limestones (Pierres Dores) are found here on the Saone plain Northern Beaujolais: granite and schist

Explain how the UNESCO’s Global Geopark designation has influenced viti/vini practices in Beaujolais

Producers now crafting special cuvees capitalizing on the geo-analysis of terroir New production trends: vinifying gamay with conventional bourgogne fermentation techniques, crafting rose via direct press or saignee

Identify the primary red and white grapes of Beaujolais;

Red: gamay White: chardonnay

What grapes are being phased out in Beaujolais and why

Aligote being phased out due to bourgogne aligote no longer accepting fruit from beaujolais in 2035

Beaujolais Villages & Cru AOCs pruning methods

gobelet, cordon, eventail

Beaujolais red & white & white Beaujolais villages pruning methods

guyot - higher yields

Recall the region’s major wine styles and the vinification techniques used to create them

Largely fermented via semi-carbonic maceration Some fermented using the bourgogne red wine making tradition (destemmed, crushed, fermentation with maceration) Rose production on the rise Small amount used for cremant