Beaujolais & Misc- Nellites Flashcards
What is the main soil type of Beaujolias?
Granite
What is the climate of Beaujolais?
Temperate, Semi Continental
Variations of oak usage in Beaujolais Nouveau/Villages/Cru?
*Beaujolais Nouveau generally avoids oak aging
*Beaujolais Villages and Cru wines exhibit more variation, with some Cru producers, like those in Moulin-à-Vent, opting for oak aging to enhance structure and complexity.
What are the ten crus of Beaujolais?
*St-Amour
*Juliénas
*Chénas
*Moulin-à-Vent
*Fleurie
*Chiroubles
*Morgon
*Régnie
*Brouilly
*Côte de Brouilly
What is the lieu-dit Côte du Py?
A highly regarded vineyard within the Morgon cru of Beaujolais located atop a hill known for its volcanic, jagged, pyritic schist soils rich in iron oxide and manganese.
What is the mountain range within Beaujolais?
The Mount de Beaujolais
Highest Point, Mont Saint-Rigaud (1009 m/3310 ft).
What are the two AOCs that aren’t Crus within Beaujolais?
*Beaujolais
*Beaujolais Villages
What does the term ‘Négociant’ refer to in Burgundy wine labeling?
A Négociant is a wine merchant who buys grapes, must, or wine from various growers and then blends, bottles, and sells the final product.
True or False: A ‘Domaine’ refers to a vineyard or estate that produces wine from its own grapes.
True
Fill in the blank: A ‘Clos’ is a term used to describe a _______ vineyard, often enclosed by walls.
walled
What is a ‘Monopole’ in the context of Burgundy wine?
A Monopole is a vineyard that is owned entirely by a single producer, meaning no other producer has rights to that vineyard.
What does ‘Vieilles Vignes’ indicate on a wine label?
Vieilles Vignes translates to ‘old vines,’ indicating that the grapes are sourced from older vines, which often produce lower yields and can result in higher quality wine.
