Beaujolais Supplement Flashcards
Describe the St. Amour AOC and the wines it makes?
St. Amour is the northermost Cru and vineyards border Mâconnais region. St. Amour commune dates back to Roman times.
- AOC status : 1946.
- Acreage : 751 Acres
- Soils : Granite and Clay.
- Vineyards face : East and South-East.
- Wine of both short and long maceration times.
- Shorter - more grape, peach, violet
- Longer - tannic, Kirsch, Cake spices. Pinot like with age
What are the 12 special climats of St. Amour
The 12 Special climats of St. Amour that must achieve a min. alochol of 10.5% (vs 10%) are
- Côte de Besset,
- Le Clos de la Brosse
- Les Champs Grillés
- Le Clos des Guillons
- Le Mas des Tines
- Ver L’Eglise
- Le Chatelet
- Le Clos des Billards
- Les Bonnets
- En Paradis
- La Folie
- Le Clos du Chapitre.
Describe the Juliénas AOC and the wines it makes?
Juliénas and Jullié, 2 of the 4 villages which produce this appellation are named after Julius Caesar. Emeringes and Pruzilly are other 2 villages.
- Vineyards are 700-1,500ft above sea level
- AOC Status : 1938
- Acreage : 1,391 Acres
- Soils - acidic and comprised of granite veined with Magnesium and porphyry. In the east there are deep pockets of alluvial clay.
- Vineyards face : South.
- Wines possess strawberry and lingonberry fruit with violet and cinnamon.
What are the 4 special climats of Juliénas?
The 4 special climats of Juliénas that must achieve a higher minimum alcohol of 10.5% are :
- Les Capitans
- LA Bottière
- Les Chers
- Les Paquelets
Describe the Chénas AOC and the wines it makes?
Chénas is best descriped as a bouquet of flowers in a velvet basket.
- AOC Status : 1936
- Acreage : 600 Acres
- Soils : at high points on Mont Rémont they are granite. Lower on the slopes there is more clay and stone.
- Vineyards face : North-West, East, and South. South and East are ideal.
- Chénas, along with Moulin-à-Vent and Morgon, is considered to have the longest ageing potential. Can hold for 8-10 depending on vintage. Floral with notes of peony and Rose.
What are the 2 special climats of Chénas AOC?
The 2 special climats that need to achieve 10.5% alcohol are :
- Clos des Blémonts
- Les Brureaux
Chénas use to export a lot to Paris and was a Favorite of Louis XII. Hails form two villages
- Chénas
- La Chapelle-de-Guinchay
Describe the Moulin-à-Vent AOC and the wines it makes?
Named after a local windmill. Hails from Romaneche-Thorins and Chénas.
- AOC Status : 1936
- Acreage : 1,552 acres
- Soils : soft and flaky arène (weathered feldspar, mica, quartz and other minerals) Plus decomposed pink granite rich in manganese.
- Vineyards face : East at altitudes between 800-1,300 ft.
- King of Beaujolais because it is the most full-bodied and tannic of the crus. Youthful boast plum and cherry with some violet.
- As they age they gain dried fruits, truffle, cake spices, rose with meaty, musky undertones. They “Pinoter”
What are the 14 special climats of Moulin-À-Vents AOC?
The 14 special climats of Moulin-À-Vents needing 10.5% alcohol are :
- Champ de Cour
- Champagne
- en Morperay
- la Delatte
- la Roche
- la Rochelle
- le Carquelin
- les Bois Maréchaux
- les Burdelines
- les Caves
- les Joies
- les Rouchaux
- les Vérillats
- Rochegrès
Describe the Fleurie AOC and the wines it makes?
Fleurie comes from Roman legionnaire. Vines in Fleurie
- AOC Status : 1936
- Acreage : 2,004 acres
- Soils : at high altitudes on steep slopes (at the foot of “La Madone”) decomposed pink grnaite soils are thin and dry. Further down, soils are deper, richer, and incorporate clay.
- Vineyards face : South-east and North-West
- Granite soils are more elegant, aromatic wines. Clay-based are more full-bodied and built for cellaring.
- Fruity, Floral aromas including peony, violet, iris, rose, red berries. Most feminine.
Describe the Chiroubles AOC and the wines it makes?
From village of Chiroubles
- AOC Status : 1936
- Acreage : 872 acres
- Soils : granite and gorrhe. Highest of the 10 crus.
- Vineyards face : South-east at altitudes between 820-1,480 ft.
- The most “Beaujolais” soft, light, fruity, delicate. Highly perfumed, full of rose, peach, raspberry, lingonberry, silky mouth feel.
Describe the Morgon AOC and the wines it makes?
2nd largest Cru after Brouilly. These are good for laying down, full-bodied, rich, powerful, meaty. 5-10 years
- AOC Status : 1936
- Acreage : 2,696 acres
- Soils : roches pourries i.e. decomposed schist. These rocks are flakey and crumbly. Rich in iron and Manganese.
- Vineyards face : South, South-east and North-west.
- Characterized by ripe cherry - jam or kirsch in warm years. Also hints of apricot, peach, plum with powerful and rich framework of silken tannins.
- Earthy notes and forest floor over time. “Morgonner” is the local verb.
Describe the Regnie AOC and the wines it makes?
New! From Regnie-Durette and Lantignie
- AOC Status : 1988
- Acreage : 1085 acres
- Soils : pink granite, decomposed schist and arène
- Vineyards face : East
- Wines display tart cherry, raspberry, lingonberry, and casis flavors. Sometimes hint of white peach. 3-5 years cellaring.
Describe the Côte de Brouilly AOC and the wines it makes?
On the slopes of Mount Brouilly. Made in Odenas, Saint Lager, Cercié, Quincié
- AOC Status : 1938
- Acreage : 776 acres
- Soils : decomposed diorite, pockets of pink granite on the west side.
- Vineyards face : all points of the compass
- Taste of fresh grapes and cranberries, silken tannins and boast a vibrant acidity with a solid core of minerality. Few years in bottle for best expression.
Describe the Brouilly AOC and the wines it makes?
Named after Brouilly wide flat mountain that rises to 1,000ft. Named after Brulius. Much more Mediterranean warmth and sunshine. 20% of all area devoted to the crus.
- AOC Status : 1938
- Acreage : 3,074 acres
- Soils : comprised of decomposed diorite, a volcanic rock that is almost blue-black in color. As they break down they release minerals and create a blue-green hue referred to as “Cornes Vertes.
- Vineyards face : South near Cercié.
- Display Fresh Grape, Red Berry, and plum aromas and flavors.
