Beaujolais Flashcards
1
Q
What is the correct order for Carbonic Maceration?
1) Whole grapes are blanketed in CO2
2) Grapes burst and fermentation by yeast continues off the skin
3) Grape cells produce Alcohol
A
‘1,3,2’
2
Q
The better soils in Beaujolais are?
A
Granite
3
Q
What are primary tasting notes for Beaujolais and Beaujolais Nouveau?
A
Light body, low tannin with red berry fruit and notes of kirsch, banana and cinnamon like spice coming from carbonic maceration
4
Q
From North to South what are the four main Crus in Beaujolais?
A
Moulin-a-Vent, Fleurie, Morgon and Brouilly
5
Q
Which two Beaujolais Crus are considered the most structured?
A
Moulin-a-Vent and Morgon
6
Q
List the 4 Human factors of Wine
A
Grape Growing, Wine Making, Maturation, Market Forces
