France: Beaujolais ( Burgundy) Flashcards
1
Q
Beaujolais:
A
- Beaujolais is a region where Gamay grape is the king although you can find a significant of Gamay in Loire Valley as well
2
Q
The Main Soil Is:
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- Granite
There are 10 individual Crus in Beaujolais, and Beaujolais is not usually mentioned on the label
3
Q
The 10 Crus From North To South Are:
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- St- Amour
- Julienas
- Chenas
- Moulin a Vent
- Fleurie
- Chiroubles
- Morgon
- Brouilly
- Cote de Brouilly
- Regnie
4
Q
Some Top Producers:
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- Marcel Lappiere
- Foillard
5
Q
Major Regions of Burgundy:
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- Chablis
- Cote de Nuits
- Hautes Cotes de Nuits
- Hautes Cotes de Beaune
- Cote de Beaune
- Cote Challonaise
- Maconnais
- Beaujolais
