Beaujolais Flashcards
Main grape in Beaujolais?
Gamay (98%)
How much is bottled as Nouveau?
1/3 of the production
Can grapes from Beaujolais be blended into Borgogne regional AOC?
Yes because prior to the Revolution it was part of the Bourgogne region
When will Borgogne Aligoté not accept fruit from Beaujolais?
2035
Who was the Massif of Mont Brouilly named after?
Brulius- Roman liuteant
What is Juliénas named after?
Julius Caesar
Where does the Beaujolais region take its name?
Town of Beaujeu
What did Phillip the Bold do?
Outlawed planting of Gamay in the Cote d’Or
What is En Primeur?
Drinking wine as it is vinified
When is Beaujolais Noveau?
3rd Thursday of November
What are the borders of Beaujolais?
Macconais: north
Lyon: south
Monts du Beaujolais : west
Saone River: east
What divides the region into north and south?
Nizerand River
What are the southern soils of Beaujolais?
Limestone and Marl (clay and limestone)
What are the northern soils of Beaujolais?
Granite, schist, aréne and gorrhe
Where are most of the Villages and Crus produced in Beaujolais?
North
What is the climate of Beaujolais?
semi-continental: Continental with Mediterranean influences
How does Gamay express itself on granite and schist?
More structured, complex
How does Gamay express itself on limestone and clay?
light, fruity
How’s the topography of Beaujolais?
mountain peaks, gentle slopes and rolling plains
Where are the best vineyard sites of Beaujolais?
Monts du Beaujolais (north)- Crus
Where are the Beaujolais Villages located?
Gentle slopes
Where is the bulk of the Beaujolais AOC located?
Rolling Plains
What grape is permitted in White Beaujolais and White Beaujolais Villages
Chardonnay
What grapes can supplement Gamay if co-planted as a field blend?
Aligoté, Pinot Noir, Melon, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay