FWS Beaujolais AOCs Flashcards
What is the primary grape variety used in Beaujolais AOC?
100% Gamay
Beaujolais AOC can include some Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Aligoté, Pinot Gris, and Melon.
What are the characteristics of Beaujolais Supérieur?
Higher alcohol, lower yields
30 out of 96 villages can append their names to Beaujolais Supérieur.
What is the predominant wine characteristic of Beaujolais AOC?
Overtly grapey, light pigment, light tannins, bright acidity
How many villages qualify for Beaujolais Villages AOC?
38 out of 96 villages
Beaujolais Villages AOC has more granite in its geology.
What are the wine characteristics of Beaujolais Villages AOC?
More densely pigmented, less grapey, deeper berry fruit, core of minerality
What is the grape variety used for white wine in Beaujolais Villages AOC?
100% Chardonnay
What are the defining features of the Beaujolais Crus?
More old vine fruit, longer skin contact, more ageing potential
Beaujolais Crus account for 40% of production.
What is the most northerly AOC in Beaujolais?
Saint-Amour AOC
Describe the style of wine produced in Fleurie AOC.
Lighter style, floral, feminine & delicate
Which AOC has the highest and coolest slopes?
Chiroubles AOC
What is the body and complexity of Juliénas AOC?
Medium body, layered & complex
Which is the newest cru in Beaujolais?
Régnié AOC
What type of soil is found in Côte de Brouilly AOC?
Volcanic, diorite
This gives a pepper flavor.
What is the most southerly and largest cru in Beaujolais?
Brouilly AOC
What is the origin of the name Chénas AOC?
From ancient ‘oak’ forest
What distinguishes Moulin-à-Vent AOC?
Most full-bodied and tannic, can age and are Pinot-like ‘pinoter’
What flavor profile is associated with Morgon AOC?
Ripe cherry, schist soils of ‘roches pourries’
Fill in the blank: Beaujolais AOC is usually ______.
100% Gamay
True or False: All Beaujolais Crus must be hand-harvested.
True
