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Beaujolais Flashcards

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1
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What percentage of Beaujolais production is bottled as Nouveau?

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1/3

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When will Bourgogne Aligoté stop accepting fruit from Beaujolais?

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2035

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3
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When did Philippe the bold outlaw Gamay in Côte d’Or?

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1395

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When did the INAO designate the 3rd Thursday of every November as Beaujolais Nouveau day?

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1985

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5
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What river runs to Beaujolais east?

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Sâone River

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What river bisects the North and South parts of Beaujolais?

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Nizerand River

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7
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What is the northern Beaujolais soil?

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Granite and schist

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What are the Southern Beaujolais soils?

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Marl and limestone

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9
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The climate of Beaujolais is slightly buffered by what body of water?

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Mediterranean

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10
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What viti hazard is Gamay susceptible to?

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Grey rot

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11
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What type of soil is granite?

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Igneous rock

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12
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What type of soil is schist?

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Metamorphic rock

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13
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What are Pierres Dorées?

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Golden stones - broken yellow limestone

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14
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What is the character of Beaujolais on granite and schist?

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Structured, complex cru wines

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15
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What is the character of Beaujolais on limestone and clay?

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Light, fruity, easy drinking. Regional Beaujolais

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16
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Gamay is what percentage of plantings in Beaujolais?

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98%

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17
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What additional grapes in Beaujolais may be up to 15% of a field blend?

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Aligote, PN, Melon, PG, CH

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18
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T/F Hand harvesting is mandatory for Beaujolais Nouveau?

A

T

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19
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T/F You can make white Beaujolais cru?

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F. Not cru

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20
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What grapes can be used for Crémant de Bourgogne in Beaujolais?

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CH, Gamay, PN

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21
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T/F Red/rosé Beaujolais can have up to 15% white grapes?

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T. Aligote, CH, PG, Melon, and PN if planted as field blend

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22
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What is Beaujolais Supérieur?

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Red and rose: .5% higher abv. More concentrated from lower yields

23
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How many villages are considered Beaujolais Village?

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38

24
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What are the 10 crus of Beaujolais N to S?

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St. Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly

25
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T/F Red, rose, and white may be made in the Beaujolais Crus?

A

F. Red only

26
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What Crus give lighter bodied wines?

A

Chiroubles, Fleurie, Saint Amour

27
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What is the character of wines from Chiroubles, Fleurie, Saint Amour?

A

Light bodied, silky tannins, ethereal perfume

28
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What is the highest elevation cru?

A

Chiroubles

29
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What is the coolest Cru?

A

Chiroubles

30
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What Cru was named after a Roman legionnaire?

A

Fleurie

31
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What are the soils of Fleurie?

A

Pink granite, clay

32
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Which Cru is considered the most feminine?

A

Fleurie

33
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What Crus produce medium bodied Gamay?

A

Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Juliénas, Régnié

34
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What is the largest Cru?

A

Brouilly

35
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What are the soils of Brouilly?

A

Decomposed volcanic diorite

36
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Which Cru has vineyards facing each direction?

A

Côte de Brouilly

37
Q

Which Cru has granite veined with magnesium and porphyry?

A

Juliénas

38
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What is the youngest Cru?

A

Régnie

39
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Which Crus have significant structure?

A

Chénas, Moulin-à-Vent, Morgon

40
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What is the smallest Cru?

A

Chénas

41
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Which Cru is a “bouquet of flowers in a velvet basket?”

A

Chénas

42
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T/F Morgon is the largest Cru

A

F. It is the 2nd largest Cru

43
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What is roches pourries?

A

“Rotted Rocks”, decomposed schist rich in iron and maganese

44
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Where do you find roches pourries?

A

Morgon

45
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How long can you age Morgon?

A

5-10 years

46
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What is the most full bodied, tannic of the Crus?

A

Moulin-à-Vent

47
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What Cru has a tendency to become Pinot like?

A

Moulin-à-Vent

48
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What is arène?

A

Weathered feldspar, mica, quartz, and other minerals with decomposed granite rich in manganese

49
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Where will you find arène?

A

Moulin-à-Vent

50
Q

How long can Moulin-à-Vent age?

A

10+ years

51
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Is Beaujolais Nouveau an AOC?

A

No. It is legally classified as Beaujolais or Beaujolais Village

52
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T/F Semi Carbonic maceration is required for BJ Nouveau?

A

T

53
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What BJ wine will have fresh red fruits, candied fruits, banana, and bubblegum?

A

Nouveau

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