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Beaujolais Quiz Flashcards

1
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What percentage of Beaujolais’ vineyard is planted with Gamay?

A

98%

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2
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Where are the grapes for Beaujolais AOC mostly grown?

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Southern Beaujolais
Most Beaujolais AOC production is south of Villefranche-sur-Saône and the Nizerand River

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Which mountains protect northern Beaujolais from cold west winds?

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Monts du Beaujolais

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4
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How many AOCs are there in Beaujolais?


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12

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5
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Which river flows southwards along the eastern edge of Beaujolais?

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Saône

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6
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What disease is Gamay very susceptible?

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Gray Rot

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7
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What is the principal soil type of southern Beaujolais?

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Clay and Limestone

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8
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What are criteria for Beaujolais Nouveau and Beaujolais Villages Nouveau?

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  1. Wine is made by semi-carbonic maceration
  2. Grapes must be hand harvested.
  3. Wines may be also labeled “primeur”.
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9
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Juliénas Cru

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The Cru named after an ancient Roman dictator

Medium Body - Layered / Complex

Diverse soils

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10
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Morgon Cru

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2nd Largest

Côte du Py - famous lieu-dit

Morgonner - turns Pinot like

Powerful & Generous, Forest Floor

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11
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Fleurie Cru

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The Cru often referred to as “The Queen of Beaujolais”

most elegant

Soft & Light

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12
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Saint-Amour Cru

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Northernmost

Named for St Valentines

Soft & Light

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13
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Moulin-à-Vent Cru

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The Cru often referred to as “The King of Beaujolais”

Most Full Body, Tannic, Powerful & Generous

Pinotent –> become like Pinot Noir

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14
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Chénas Cru

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The smallest Beaujolais Cru

“Oak Tree” = Chénas

Powerful & Generous - have woody taste without the wood- Concentrated

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15
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Régnié Cru

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The newest Beaujolais Cru

Highest % of sand so mature quickly

Medium Bodied

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16
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Côte de Brouilly Cru

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Slopes face 360 degrees

Volcanic soils - diorite

Medium Body

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17
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Brouilly Cru

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The largest Beaujolais Cru

On plateau Mt Brouilly - named after Roman

Volcanic

Medium Body

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18
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Chiroubles Cru

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The highest and coolest Cru

Soft & Light

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19
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Which training methods can be used for the Beaujolais Cru AOCs?

A

Cordon
Gobelet
Éventail

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20
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Which AOC is used for white and rosé sparkling wines produced in Beaujolais by the Traditional Method?

A

Crémant de Bourgogne

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21
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Are Beaujolais AOCs for red wine only?

A

No
Can produce Crémant de Bourgogne and dry white with Chardonnay for both

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22
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In which Beaujolais Cru would you find the Lieu-Dit of Côte de Py?

A

Morgon

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22
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Which three crus are as regarded as having the greatest aging potential?

A

Moulin-à-Vent
Morgon
Chénas

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23
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The best cru slopes generally enjoy which aspect?

A

SE

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24
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Which pruning system is only permitted to be used for red and white Beaujolais AOC and white Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?


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Guyot

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25
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In which year will Aligoté grapes grown in Beaujolais no longer be accepted for Bourgogne Aligoté wines?

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2035

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26
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Which appellation is used for red and rosé sparkling Gamay wines produced in Beaujolais by the méthode ancestrale?

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Vin de France

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27
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How many villages are entitled to produce Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?


A

38

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28
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Which river flows to the east of Beaujolais?

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The Saône River

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29
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Beaujolais is to the north of which French city?

A

Lyon

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30
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What is the official Beaujolais Nouveau release date each year?

A

The third Thursday in November

31
Q

In Beaujolais, what are weathered feldspars, micas, quartz and other minerals known as?

A

Arène or gorrhe

31
Q

What is the primary white grape of Beaujolais?

A

Chardonnay 2%

32
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What is the primary red grape of Beaujolais?

33
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What French term is synonomous with “nouveau”?

34
Q

How many Beaujolais Crus are there?

35
Q

Beaujolais Nouveau is made using which vinification technique?

A

Semi-carbonic maceration

36
Q

Which river separates northern and southern Beaujolais?

A

Nizerand River

36
Q

Which Bourgogne sub-region is directly north of Beaujolais?

A

The Mâconnais

36
Q

Why is the Guyot training method not permitted for the Beaujolais Crus?

A

Guyot leaves a high number of fruiting
buds and generates higher yields.

37
Q

Beaujolais Nouveau has its own AOC.

True or False?

A

FALSE.

Nouveau is either Beaujolais AOC

or Beaujolais Villages AOC.

38
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Are Beaujolais’ oaked?

A

No - almost none

38
Q

Which important figure first championed the use of carbonic maceration?

A

Jules Chauvet

38
Q

All Beaujolais Cru wines are red.

True or False?

39
Q

What is the harvesting requirement for grapes destined for Beaujolais Cru wines?

A

Must be hand harvested.

40
Q

Which Cru produces the most full-bodied and tannic wines?

A

Moulin-à-Vent

40
Q

What are the Pierres Dorées?

A

“Golden Stones” of broken yellow limestone.

41
Q

Which Cru has the highest elevation and coolest climate?

A

Chiroubles

41
Q

Which compound gives the Pierres Dorées their distinctive color?

A

Iron-Oxide

42
Q

The finest wines of Beaujolais are produced in the northern part of the region. What is the dominant soil type there?

43
Q

What is the overall climate of Beaujolais?


A

Semi-continental

44
Q

Which of these cities were especially important in boosting the popularity of Beaujolais?

A

Lyon
Paris

45
Q

What is the official release date for Beaujolais Nouveau?

A

The third Thursday in November

46
Q

Which river divides northern Beaujolais from southern Beaujolais?

46
Q

The majority of wines dry white Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages wines are aged in oak. T/F

47
Q

How much do Beaujolais Crus produce?

48
Q

What Cru means Oak Tree from Roman times?

A

Chénas Cru

49
Q

Most refined and elegant Cru?

50
Q

Morgonner

A

Local term for Morgan Cru to turn like Pinot Noir

51
Q

What is diorite?

A

Volcanic soils in Beaujolais specifically Côte de Brouilly AOC

52
Q

Where do the grapes ripen fastest and why?

A

Northern Crus since they are southern facing and get more sunlight

53
Q

Who ruled Beaujolais for 400 years in middle ages?

A

Lord of Beaujeu

54
Q

Capital of Beujolais?

A

Villefranche sur Saone

55
Q

St Amour AOC taste profile

A

Light / Perfumed / soft
to
More Tannic and structured with aging

56
Q

Julienas AOC taste profile

A

Layered & Complex
Medium Body

57
Q

Chenas AOC taste profile

A

Oak - hints of wood
Need some aging for >3 years
Powerful & Generous

58
Q

Moulin a Vent AOC taste profile

A

Pinotent - Pinot Like
King of Beaujolais
Powerful & Generous

59
Q

Fleurie AOC taste profile

A

Sweet Spice / light /Soft
Elegant
Queen of Beaujolais

60
Q

Chiroubles AOC taste profile

A

Soft / Light / fruity and delicate
Benchmark for Crus

61
Q

Morgon AOC taste profile

A

Cherry or Kirsch, Forest Floor
Powerful / Generous
Pinot Noir - Morgonner
Roches Pourries cause it

62
Q

Régnié AOC taste profile

A

Aromatic quick to mature on sand soils
Medium Body

63
Q

Côte Brouilly AOC taste profile

A

Spicy, Peppery
Volcanic diorite
Medium Body

64
Q

Which Beaujolais Cru is known for its volcanic soil?

A

Côte Brouilly AOC

65
Q

Brouilly AOC taste profile

A

Medium Body

66
Q

Which Beaujolais Cru is known for its high altitude vineyards?

A

Chiroubles

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