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Beaujolais Flashcards

1
Q

What is the soil type of Beaujolais?

A

Granite, Schist (where are the crus are found)

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What is the soil type south of Beaujolais?

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Higher percentage of Clay and Sandstone

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3
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Primary grape of Beaujolais?

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GAMAY

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Secondary grapes of Beaujolais?

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Pinot Noir
Alligote
Pinot Beurot (pinot gris)
Melon de Bourgogne aka Gamay Blanc

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5
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What is the name of the mountains that creates a rain shadow in Beaujolais?

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Mt Saint Rigaud

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Name the Beaujolais crus from N to S

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  1. Saint Amour
  2. Julienas
  3. Chenas
  4. Moulin a Vent
  5. Fleurie
  6. Chiroubles
  7. Morgon
  8. Regnie
  9. Brouilly
  10. Cote de Brouilly
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What varietals are allowed in Gamay Blanc?

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Aligote and Chardonnay

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8
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How many villages produce Beaujolais village?

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38

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What differentiates the soil of Morgon to the rest of the crus?

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Volcanic soils

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10
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Premier region in Morgon?

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Cote de Py

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What does the term morgonne mean? (to morgon)

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To age like a morgon wine with notes of that specific terrior.

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12
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Which cru is the KING of the Beaujolais and the best for aging?

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Moulin-a-Vent

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13
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Which cru is the most feminine?

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Fleurie

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14
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Which village allows Pinot Noir in their wines?

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Cote de Broully (upto 15%)

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15
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Which is the smallest crus in Beaujolais?

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Chenas

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16
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What is the major soil type in Cote de Brouilly?

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Decomposed Grantic (Rochee Pourie - part of massif ranges)

17
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What varietals are allowed in Beaujolais AOP rouge and rose?

A

Gamay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris

18
Q

Difference betwen Beaujolais Nouveau and Beajolais Primeur?

A

BN released on the third thrusday of November and sold in export markets and BP is most mostly in France

19
Q

Difference between Beaujolais AOC and Beaujolais superiore AOC?

A

Beaujolais Superiore has an additional 1% alcohol but may still be sold as primeur

20
Q

First and last crus to be certified in Beaujolaus?

A

First : Chenas, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Morgon and Moulin-a-vent

Last: Regnie

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