Growing Environment & Grape Growing

Question 1

The Beaujolais region lies immediately south of the _____ and is considered part of greater ____

Answer 1

Maconnais

Burgundy

Question 2

Beaujolais’ Climate, Rainfall and Temperature moderators

Answer 2

• Continental, Slightly warmer than the rest of Burgundy
• 740mm Per year (adequate)
• Saone river moderates extreme temperatures

Cold Mistral wind is considered in hazards

Question 3

Beaujolais weather hazards and their affects

• prevention techniques

Answer 3

• Mistral wind
  In cold, damp early summers flowering and fruit set can be disrupted (millerandage)

At the end of ripening the strong winds can damage the leaves and grapes, potentially causing rot
(particularly for Gamay which has thin skins)

Control measures:
Vine orientation/training low to reduce effects

Question 4

North Beaujolais is home to ____ & _____ appelations

Answer 4

Beaujolais Cru AOC’s & Beaujolais- VIllages AOC

Question 5

North Beaujolais, Soils, Altitude, Aspects and resulting Harvest time compared to the south.

Answer 5

• Fast draining Granite, Schist & Sandy
• 200-500m Hilly
• South/South east facing
• Harvest is earlier than the flatter south Beaujolais