Beaujolais Flashcards
Name all the Beaujolais crus or comunes from N-S
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Saint Amour Julienas Chenas Moulin a Vent Fleurie Chiroubles Morgon Regnie Brouilly Cote de Brouilly
Grapes for Beaujolais Blanc
Chardonnay
Very rare, mainly produced in the far north in saint Amour where Beaujolais overlaps with the Maconnais and producers often prefer to label it as Macon
She’s the release date of Beaujolais nouveau?
3rd Thursday of November
Which village in Beaujolais allows PN in their wines?
•Cote de Broully, up to 15% PN
Which cru in Beaujolais is the most feminine?
Fleurie
Which cru is the “king” of Beaujolais and the best for aging?
Moulin-a-Vent
Name the secondary grapes of Beaujolais
- PN (Cote de Brouilly)
- Alligote
- PG aka P beurot
- Melon de Bourgogne aka Muscadet / Gamay Blanc
What’s the soil in the north of Beaujolais?
Granite, schist mountainous this is where all the crus are found, remember they border the maconnajs
What’s the soil of the south of Beaujolais?
Clay/ sandstone
What’s the name of the mountain that creates a rain shadow in Beaujolais?
Mt Saint Rigaud
Which one is the smallest of the crus is beaujolais?
Chenas (north)
