Chapter 9: Beaujolais Flashcards
1
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Main grape variety of Beaujolais
A
Gamay (technically, Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc)
2
Q
Minor grape varieties (5) of Beaujolais
A
- Chardonnay 2. Aligoté 3. Pinot Noir 4. Melon de Bourgogne 5. Pinot Gris
3
Q
River to the east of the Beaujolais region
A
The Saône
4
Q
Beaujolais is located just to the south of the ___
A
Mâconnais
5
Q
Prized soil of northern Beaujolais
A
Granite
6
Q
Beaujolais Nouveau release date
A
Third Thursday in November
7
Q
Optional production method – creates flavors like ‘tropical fruit’ and ‘bubblegum’
A
Carbonic Maceration
8
Q
3 Beaujolais Crus - known for lighter styles
A
- Chiroubles 2. Fleurie 3. St.-Amour
9
Q
4 Beaujolais Crus – known for fuller-bodied styles
A
- Brouilly 2. Côte de Brouilly 3. Juliénas 4. Régnié
10
Q
3 Beaujolais Crus – known for age-worthiness
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- Chénas 2. Morgon 3. Moulin-a-Vent
11
Q
The Beaujolais Crus: all ten
A
- Brouilly 2. Chénas 3. Chiroubles 4. Côte de Brouilly 5. Fleurie 6. Juliénas 7. Morgon 8. Moulin-a-Vent 9. Régnié 10. St.-Amour
