Beaujolais COPY COPY Flashcards
When was Beaujolais Nouveau first authorized?
1951
When is Beaujolais Nouveau released?
The third Thursday in November.
Beaujolais Crus North to South
Saint-Amour Julienas Chenas Moulin-a-Vent Fleurie Chiroubles Morgon Regnie Cote de Brouilly Brouilly
What % of Beaujolais is planted to gamay?
95.00%
How many communes qualify for Beaujolais-Villages?
38
What was the last harvest that aligote was authorized for the whites of Beaujolais?
2004
The Crus of Beaujolais are authorized for what style?
Rouge only.
What are the mountains of Beaujolais, and how high are they?
Literally, les monts du Beaujolais (mountains and AOC are named for the commune of Beaujeu). 1,000M
What are the departments of Beaujolais?
Saône et Loire, Rhône
What is Inter-Beaujolais?
The regional trade organization of Beaujolais; it is administered separately from the BIVB.
Where is La Madone?
Fleurie
Where is Les Capitans?
Juliénas
Which cru of Beaujolais is entirely sited within the Saône et Loire department?
Saint Amour
What is the cooperative of Juliénas?
La Cave des Producteurs de Juliénas
What is the smallest cru of Beaujolais?
Chénas