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Beaujolais Flashcards

1
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When will Bourgogne Aligote no longer accept fruit from Beaujolais?

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2035

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Who championed the use of carbonic maceration in the 1950s?

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Jules Chauvet

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What else is Jules Chauvet known for accomplishing?

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Developing the INAO tasting glass
Father of the natural wine movement

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When was Beaujolais Nouveau first commercialized?

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1951

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How did Beaujolais’ UNESCO Global Geopark designation in 2018 impact the styles of wine crafted in the region?

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An extensive soil assessment revealing 300 soil variations within the vineyards resulted in the designation. Now producers are crafting special cuvees to capitalize on the geo-analysis of their terroir

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6
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What are some of the popular vinification techniques for red and rose wines?

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(Semi) Carbonic Maceration, traditional Burgundian fermentation techniques for red production
Direct press/saignee for rose production

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What two French cities are responsible for launching Beaujolais’ popularity?

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Lyon (non-local products were taxed heavily so they opted to drink locally produced wine)

Paris (adopted the Lyonnais tradition of celebrating end of harvest by drinking vin primeur)

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8
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What was the original release date of Beaujolais Nouveau (set in 1951) and what did it change to in 1985?

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November 15th

3rd Thursday of November

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What is the climate of Beaujolais?

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Semi-continental

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What mountain is to the W of Beaujolais and what river lies to the E of Beaujolais?

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Monts du Beaujolais; Saone River

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What are the 3 climatic influences of Beaujolais?

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Monts du Beaujolais –> rain shadow effect and blocks cold westerly winds

Saone River –> regulates temperature extremes

Mediterranean influence –> creates a semi-continental climate

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What are the two main vineyard hazards?

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Spring frost and autumn rain

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13
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Is Gamay susceptible to gray or black rot?

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Gray rot

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Describe the soils of Northern Beaujolais

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Granitic soils with schist and sand (arene or gorrhe)

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Describe the soils of Southern Beaujolais

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Clayey Limestone (similar to Maconnais)

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16
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What is the name of the broken yellow limestone found in Southern Beaujolais?

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Pierres Dorees (Golden stones)

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17
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Where are the crus located?

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N. Beaujolais on the steep granitic outcrops of the Monts du Beaujolais

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18
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What aspect are the slopes of N. Beaujolais and how does it impact grape ripening?

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SE; maximizes sunlight exposure and hastens ripening

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What are the primary and secondary white grapes grown in Beaujolais?

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(P) Chardonnay (2% of plantings)
(S) Aligote and Melon de Bourgogne

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20
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What is the gris grape variety grown in Beaujolais?

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Pinot Gris

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What are the primary and secondary red grapes grown in Beaujolais?

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(P) Gamay Noir (98% of plantings)
(S) Pinot Noir

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22
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What pruning and training systems are permitted in the Beaujolais Villages and Beaujolais Cru AOCs?

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Gobelet (main)
Eventail and Cordon (alternatives)

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23
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Where is Guyot pruning/training permitted?

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Red and white Beaujolais AOC and white Beaujolais Villages as it typically results in higher yields

24
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Is mechanical harvesting permitted in Beaujolais?

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Yes, but not commonly used because of the hilly topography. It is not permitted for Beaujolais Nouveau production

25
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What is Terra Vitis?

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Sustainable vine-growing certification specific to Beaujolais grape growers

26
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Beaujolais produces a sparkling sweet rose wine made by methode ancestrale. Are these wines bottled as Beaujolais?

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No, Vin de France

27
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What geographical feature divides N and S Beaujolais?

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Nizerand River

28
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How many AOCs does Beaujolais have?

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12 - Beaujolais AOC, Beaujolais Villages AOC, and 10 Beaujolais Cru AOCs

29
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Beaujolais AOC
Wine Styles:
Grape Varieties:

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Dry Red, White, and Rose
White (typically unoaked): (P) Chardonnay, (S) Aligote, Melon
Rose: (S) Pinot Gris
Red (typically grapey with light tannin, light pigment, and bright acidity): (P) Gamay, (S) Pinot Noir

30
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Are red and rose Beaujolais 100% Gamay?

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Typically yes, but up to 15% of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Aligote, Pinot Gris, and Melon are permitted

31
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What two things are required for a Beaujolais wine to be labeled as “superieur”?

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Higher alcohol and lower yields

32
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How many villages are in the Beaujolais AOC and how many can append their name to the word “Beaujolais” on the label?

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96 total villages; 30 can append their names (but rarely do so)

33
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How many villages qualify for Beaujolais Village AOC?

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38

34
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How does the granitic soils of the Beaujolais Village AOC impact the wine styles produced?

A

More densely pigmented, deeper berry fruit, higher minerality

35
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Does Beaujolais Nouveau have its own AOC?

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No

36
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What are the two requirements for Beaujolais Nouveau production?

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Hand harvesting, semi-carbonic maceration

37
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Beaujolais crus represent about ___% of Beaujolais’ production.

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40%

38
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What is the most famous lieux-dit in Beajolais and which AOC is it located in?

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Cote du Py; Morgon AOC

39
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Which Beaujolais Crus are known for producing soft and light styled wines?

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Fleurie, Saint Amour, Chiroubles

40
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Which Beaujolais Crus are known for producing medium-bodied wines?

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Julienas, Regnie, Brouilly, Cote de Brouilly

41
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Which Beaujolais Crus are known for producing powerful and generous wines with significant aging potential?

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Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, Chenas

42
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Saint-Amour is the ________ cru and it’s name translates to ____________.

A

Northernmost; “Saint Love”

43
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Which cru is considered to be the “Queen of Beaujolais”?

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Fleurie

44
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Which cru produces “benchmark” Beaujolais wines?

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Chiroubles

45
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Why does harvest in Chiroubles happen later than the other crus?

A

Highest altitude, coolest site of all the crus

46
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What is the newest Beaujolais cru?

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Regnie

47
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How does the sandy soils of Regnie AOC impact the wine style?

A

More aromatic wines that are quick to mature

48
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How does volcanic element (diorite) impact the wines of Cote de Brouilly?

A

Adds a unique hint of pepper

49
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Which is the largest Beaujolais Cru?

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Brouilly

50
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Which is the smallest Beaujolais Cru?

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Chenas

51
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Describe the wines of Chenas?

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Concentrated and require bottle age to reach full potential. Wines can have a hint of wood even if there has been no barrel use in production

52
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Which Beaujolais Cru is considered to be the “King of Beaujolais” and why?

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Moulin-a-Vent; most full bodied and tannic wines

53
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Define the terms “pinoter” and “pinotent”

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When wines become more Pinot-like with age

54
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Describe a typical Morgon AOC wine

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Ripe cherry fruit that is more jam or Kirsch like in warm years. with age, the wines pick up earthy notes of forest floor similar to Pinot Noir

55
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Define the term “morgonner”

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A local term in Morgon that describes how their wines evolve with age

56
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Those in Morgon attribute the strong cherry note of their wines to this component of their terroir

A

Decomposed schist aka rotted rocks or “roches pourries”

57
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How does the climate of Coteaux du Lyonnais AOC differ from Beaujolais?

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More Mediterranean influence

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