Beaujolais

Question 1

Describe Beaujolais Hierarchy “Beaujolais”

Answer 1

• mainly carbonic and semi-carbonic maceration
• major source of Beaujolais Nouveau
• light-body+tannin, red fruit + notes of kirsch, banana, cinnamon-like spice from carbonic maceration

Question 2

Describe Beaujolais Village

Answer 2

1. vineyards are planted on rolling hills
2. granite soil
3. 39 villages, names rarely appear in the label

Question 3

Describe Beaujolais Crus

Answer 3

crushed fruit fermentation and some aged in oak but rarely with pronounced new oak

Question 4

When can Beaujolais Nouveau release?

Answer 4

Third Thursday of November
cannot be sold after 31Aug

Question 5

Name the key Beaujolais Crus

Answer 5

1. Brouilly AC
2. Fleurie AC
3. Moulin-a-Vent AC
   4.Morgan AC