Beaujolais Quiz Flashcards
What percentage of Beaujolais’ vineyard is planted with Gamay?
98%
Where are the grapes for Beaujolais AOC mostly grown?
Southern Beaujolais
Most Beaujolais AOC production is south of Villefranche-sur-Saône and the Nizerand River
Which mountains protect northern Beaujolais from cold west winds?
Monts du Beaujolais
How many AOCs are there in Beaujolais?
12
Which river flows southwards along the eastern edge of Beaujolais?
Saône
What disease is Gamay very susceptible?
Gray Rot
What is the principal soil type of southern Beaujolais?
Clay and Limestone
What are criteria for Beaujolais Nouveau and Beaujolais Villages Nouveau?
- Wine is made by semi-carbonic maceration
- Grapes must be hand harvested.
- Wines may be also labeled “primeur”.
Juliénas Cru
The Cru named after an ancient Roman dictator
Medium Body - Layered / Complex
Diverse soils
Morgon Cru
2nd Largest
Côte du Py - famous lieu-dit
Morgonner - turns Pinot like
Powerful & Generous, Forest Floor
Fleurie Cru
The Cru often referred to as “The Queen of Beaujolais”
most elegant
Soft & Light
Saint-Amour Cru
Northernmost
Named for St Valentines
Soft & Light
Moulin-à-Vent Cru
The Cru often referred to as “The King of Beaujolais”
Most Full Body, Tannic, Powerful & Generous
Pinotent –> become like Pinot Noir
Chénas Cru
The smallest Beaujolais Cru
“Oak Tree” = Chénas
Powerful & Generous - have woody taste without the wood- Concentrated
Régnié Cru
The newest Beaujolais Cru
Highest % of sand so mature quickly
Medium Bodied
Côte de Brouilly Cru
Slopes face 360 degrees
Volcanic soils - diorite
Medium Body
Brouilly Cru
The largest Beaujolais Cru
On plateau Mt Brouilly - named after Roman
Volcanic
Medium Body
Chiroubles Cru
The highest and coolest Cru
Soft & Light
Which training methods can be used for the Beaujolais Cru AOCs?
Cordon
Gobelet
Éventail
Which AOC is used for white and rosé sparkling wines produced in Beaujolais by the Traditional Method?
Crémant de Bourgogne
Are Beaujolais AOCs for red wine only?
No
Can produce Crémant de Bourgogne and dry white with Chardonnay for both
In which Beaujolais Cru would you find the Lieu-Dit of Côte de Py?
Morgon
Which three crus are as regarded as having the greatest aging potential?
Moulin-à-Vent
Morgon
Chénas
The best cru slopes generally enjoy which aspect?
SE
Which pruning system is only permitted to be used for red and white Beaujolais AOC and white Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?
Guyot
In which year will Aligoté grapes grown in Beaujolais no longer be accepted for Bourgogne Aligoté wines?
2035
Which appellation is used for red and rosé sparkling Gamay wines produced in Beaujolais by the méthode ancestrale?
Vin de France
How many villages are entitled to produce Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?
38
Which river flows to the east of Beaujolais?
The Saône River
Beaujolais is to the north of which French city?
Lyon