France

Question 1

The four Beaujolais crew with the greatest production are:

Answer 1

Brody, Morgan, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent

Question 2

Describe a typical wine from Morgan’s Moulin-a-Vent

Answer 2

Higher fruit, concentration and tannins than typical Beaujolais AOC wines

More aging potential

Question 3

Describe the soils in the Beaujolais crew areas

Answer 3

Granite soils with low levels of nutrients

Question 4

Describe a typical wine from Brouillynn be or Fleurie AOC

Answer 4

Lighter and more perfumed than Morgon or Mulain-a-Vent, but still having intensity of flavor, not seen in many Beaujolais AOC wines

Question 5

Describe wine production in the Beaujolais Crus

Answer 5

Range of techniques may be used. Some producers use semi carbonic maceration. Others use crushed fruit. Some producers use large oak vessels. Use of new oak is rare.