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Beaujolais Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Grante

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2
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What is the overall climate of Beaujolais?


A

Semi-Continental

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3
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Which city was especially important in boosting the popularity of Beaujolais? Select all that apply.

A

Paris

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4
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What is the official release date for Beaujolais Nouveau?

A

The third Thursday in November

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

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5
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Which river divides northern Beaujolais from southern Beaujolais?Which river divides northern Beaujolais from southern Beaujolais?

Saône

Loire

Azergues

Nizerand

A

Nizerand

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6
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The majority of wines dry white Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages wines are aged in oak.

True or False?

A

False

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7
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How many Beaujolais Crus are there?

A

10

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8
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Which Beaujolais Cru has the highest elevation and the coolest conditions?

A

Chiroubles

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9
Q

What percentage of Beaujolais’ vineyard is planted with Gamay?

80%

88%

98%

100%

A

98%

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10
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Where are the grapes for Beaujolais AOC mostly grown?

Southern Beaujolais

Northern Beaujolais

A

Southern Beaujolais

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

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11
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Which mountains protect northern Beaujolais from cold west winds?

Monts du Beaujolais

Western Alps

Vosges

Jura Mountains

A

Monts du Beaujolais

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12
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How many AOCs are there in Beaujolais?


10

12

14

22

A

12

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13
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Which river flows southwards along the eastern edge of Beaujolais?

Loire

Saône

Rhône

Serein

A

Saone

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14
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The Gamay grape is especially susceptible to Black Rot.


True or False?

A

False

Gamay is very susceptible to Gray Rot.

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15
Q

What is the principal soil type of southern Beaujolais?

Granite

Schist

Clay and Limestone

Sandstone

A

Clay and Limestone

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16
Q

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”.

A

Wines may be white, rosé or red.

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

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17
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Name the 3 powerful and generous Crus of Beaujolais

A

Chenas
Moulin-A-Vent
Morgon

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18
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Name the 3 soft and light styles of Beaujolais cru

A

Saint-Amour
Fleurie
Chiroubles

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19
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Name the 4 medium-bodied crus of Beaujolais

A

Julienas
Regnie
Cote de Brouilly
Brouilly

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20
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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

A

Cordon
Gobelet
Eventail

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21
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Which AOC is used for white and rosé sparkling wines produced in Beaujolais by the Traditional Method?

A

Crémant de Bourgogne

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22
Q

The crus of Beaujolais are AOCs for red wines only.

True or False?

A

True

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

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23
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Name the highest and coolest Beaujolais Cru

A

Chiroubles

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24
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The Cru often referred to as “The Queen of Beaujolais”

A

Fleurie

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25
Q

The newest Beaujolais Cru

A

Regnie

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26
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The Cru often referred to as “The King of Beaujolais”

A

Moulin-a-vent

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27
Q

The largest Beaujolais Cru

A

Brouilly

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28
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The smallest Beaujolais Cru

A

Chenas

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29
Q

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

A

Chenas
Moulin-a-vent
Morgon

30
Q

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

A

Morgon

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

31
Q

The best cru slopes generally enjoy which aspect?

East

South East

South

South West

A

South East

32
Q

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

A

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.

33
Q

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

A

2035

34
Q

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

A

Vin de France

35
Q

How many villages are entitled to produce Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?


28

38

48

58

A

38

36
Q

Which river flows to the east of Beaujolais?

A

The Saône River

37
Q

Beaujolais is to the north of which French city?

A

Lyon

38
Q

What is the official Beaujolais Nouveau release date each year?

A

The third Thursday
in November

39
Q

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

A

Arène or gorrhe

40
Q

What is the primary white grape of Beaujolais?

A

Chardonnay

41
Q

What is the primary red grape of Beaujolais?

A

Gamay

42
Q

How many Beaujolais Crus are there?

A

10

43
Q

Beaujolais Nouveau is made using which vinification technique?

A

Semi-carbonic maceration

44
Q

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

A

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

45
Q

What French term is synonomous with “nouveau”?

A

Primeur

46
Q

Beaujolais Nouveau has its own AOC.

True or False?

A

FALSE.

Nouveau is either Beaujolais AOC or Beaujolais Villages AOC.

47
Q

Which Bourgogne sub-region is directly north of Beaujolais?

A

The Mâconnais

48
Q

Which river separates northern and southern Beaujolais?

A

Nizerand

49
Q

Which important figure first championed the use of carbonic maceration?

A

Jules Chauvet

50
Q

All Beaujolais Cru wines are red.

True or False?

A

TRUE

51
Q

Grapes destined for Beaujolais Cru wines must be hand harvested.

True or False?

A

TRUE

52
Q

What are the Pierres Dorées?

A

“Golden Stones”
of broken yellow limestone.

53
Q

White Beaujolais typically spends 12 months in oak.

True or False?

A

FALSE.

Most is unoaked.

54
Q

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

A

Moulin-à-Vent

55
Q

Which Cru has the highest elevation and coolest climate?

A

Chiroubles

56
Q

Which compound gives the Pierres Dorées their distinctive color?

A

Iron-oxide

57
Q

What is vin primeur in Beaujolais?

A

Drinking wine as it was first vinified - Beaujolais Nouveau

58
Q

What are Pierres Dores?

A

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

59
Q

Recall the region’s historical links to Bourgogne

A

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

60
Q

Explain how Jules Chauvet impacted the wine style of Beaujolais

A

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

61
Q

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

A

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

62
Q

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

A

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

63
Q

Describe the general climate of Beaujolais; identify major climatic influences

A

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

64
Q

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

A

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

65
Q

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

A

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

66
Q

Identify the primary red and white grapes of Beaujolais;

A

Red: gamay
White: chardonnay

67
Q

What grapes are being phased out in Beaujolais and why

A

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

68
Q

Beaujolais Villages & Cru AOCs pruning methods

A

gobelet, cordon, eventail

69
Q

Beaujolais red & white & white Beaujolais villages pruning methods

A

guyot - higher yields

70
Q

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

A

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

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