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Beaujolais Flashcards

1
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List the Beaujolais Cru from north to south, how many are there?

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10

Saint Amour
Julienas
Chenas
Moulin a vent
Fleurie
Chiroubles
Morgon
Regne
Cote de brouilly
Brouilly

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What three crus are known for light and soft

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Saint Amour
Fleurie
Chiroubles

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3
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What four Cru are known to be medium bodied

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Julienas
Regnie
Cote de brouilly
Brouilly

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4
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What three crus are known to be the most full bodied

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Chenas
Morgon
Moulin e vent

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5
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What are the first three Beaujolais Cru from north to south

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Saint Amour
Julienas
Chenas

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What are the second three beaujolais cru from north to south

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Moulin a vent
Fleurie
Chiroubles

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7
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What are the last 4 beaujolais cru from north to south

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Morgon
Regne
*brouilly
Cote de brouilly
Brouilly

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8
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Was beaujolais ever considered part of burgundy

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Yes it was once one of the five sub regions of grand bourgogne

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9
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When did beaujolais stop being considered burgundy

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After the french revolution it was no longer a part of the province of burgundy

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10
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How did Jules Chauvet impact the wine style of Beaujolais

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He championed carbonic maceration

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11
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What glass did Jules Chauvet invent

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the INAO tasting glass.

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12
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Why is Beaujolais Nouveau important

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It allows for quick and easy cash flow.

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13
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What are the production requirements of Beaujolais Nouveau

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Hand Harvested, 100% carbonic maceration, released on the third thursday of november.

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14
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What two french cities were instrumental in launching beaujolais popularity

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Lyon & Later Paris

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What is the general climate of Beaujolais

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Semi continental with mediterannean influence

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16
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What are the hazards to the vine

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Spring Frost, Autumn rain, Gray Rot

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17
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why is canopy management important for Gamay

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Susceptible to Gray Rot

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18
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What are the three climatic influences in Beaujolais

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Mont du Beaujolais protects from harsh cold winds and creates a rain shadow

Saone River moderates the temperature extremes

Mediterannean ocean brings a little extra warmth

19
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What are the average vineyard heights

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195-395 MASL

20
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What are the soils of northern beaujolais

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Granite with Arene/Gorrhe (sandy soils comprised of Weathered feldspar, mica and quartz)

21
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What are the soils of southern beaujolais

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Clay limestone with pierres dorees (golden stone)

22
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Why are do vineyards stop at the saone river

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soil is too fertile beyond this point

22
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Why are some grape varieties being phased out

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Aligote is being phased out as it can no longer be utilised in Bougogne Aligote

22
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Are the vineyards of northern beaujolais warmer or cooler than those of southern?

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Warmer

22
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Explain how the UNESCO’s Global Geopark designation has influenced viti/vini practices in Beaujolais

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Producers are now making soil specific cuvees

23
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What categories can use Guyot Why?

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Beaujolais white and red and white beaujolais village this production method leaves more fruiting buds and as such higher yields

24
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What training methods can be used for Beaujolais Cru and Beaujolais Village

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Gobelet, Cordon (Single & Double), Eventail

25
Q

What is the main vinification method of Beaujolais

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Semi-Carbonic maceration

26
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LIst the beaujolais AOC

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Beaujolais AOC
Beaujolais Village AOC
One for each cru

27
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What varieties are permitted in Beaujolais AOC & Beaujolais Village AOC Red / Rose

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Gamay
up to 15% of the following when they exist in a field blend
Pinot
Chardonnay
Aligote
Melon
Pinot Gris

28
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What varieties are permitted for White beaujolais AOC & Beaujolais village AOC

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100% Chardonnay

29
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Which AOC mandates hand harvesting in Beaujolais

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Crus

30
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What is the role of the nizerand river

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Seperates Beaujolais village and cru (North) with Beaujolais AOC (South)

31
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Define the 3 features of Saint Amour

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  1. Northen most appelation
  2. Made with short and long maceration times
  3. Always promoted around valentines day
32
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Define the 2 features of Fleurie

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Etymology of the name is attributed to a roman legionnaire.
Considered the prettiest of all the crus

33
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Define the 2 features of Chiroubles

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  1. The highest of all the crus - 250-450m
  2. The coolest of the crus - harvest starts later than all the other crus
34
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Describe the 2 features of Julienas

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Named after Julius Caesar
Very diverse soil types

35
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Describe the 2 features of Regnie

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Newest cru
high proportion of sand in the soil so aromatic wines that are quick to mature

36
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Describe the 2 features of Cote de Brouilly

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On the slopes of mont de brouilly vineyards face all directions
Soil type is largely granite with a volcanic element.

37
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Describe the 2 features of Brouilly

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The flat vineyards around the base of mont de brouilly the soil has volcanic element and this is the warmest and most southern cru. Largest cru

38
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Describe the 2 features of Chenas

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  1. Smallest of the crus
  2. The wines are concentrated and need bottle age
39
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Describe the 3 features of Moulin E Vent

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Named after a windmill
Known as the king of beaujolais as the wines are often bold and tannic (largely due to the burgundian vinification that is favoured here.)

40
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Describe the 3 features of Morgon

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2nd largest cru

Distinct soil type - roches pourriers (rotted rocks) Decomposed schist soils which the locals say give the wines a distinct cherry note.

As the wines age they develop an earthy forest floor note.

41
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Burgundy (3 decks)

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