Beaujolais Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main grape of Beaujolais?
A
Gamay
2
Q
Where is the best Gamay grown in Beaujolais
A
granite soils with low nutrients
3
Q
Is Gamay early or late ripening?
A
Early
4
Q
What is the traditional pruning method of Beaujolais?
A
Gobelet
Pruned to spurs arould the head
Shoots tied together
5
Q
What are the characteristics of a Gamay?
A
- medium body
- medium tannin
- Raspberry and cherry fruit
6
Q
What are the typical characters of Beaujolais and or Beaujolais Nouveau?
A
- light body
- light tannin
- red berry, kirsch, banana, cinnamon
7
Q
What wine making practices are typically practiced to make Beaujolais?
A
- Carbonic maceration
- Semi-carbonic maceration
8
Q
North to South
What are the four greatest Beaujolais Crus?
A
- Moulin-à-Vent
- Fleurie
- Morgon
- Brouilly
9
Q
Which two Crus tend to create a lighter and more fruity style?
A
Fleurie
Brouilly
10
Q
Which two Beaujolais Crus tend to create a structured style?
A
Moulin-à-Vent
Morgon
