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17. Beaujolais Flashcards

1
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Name the 10 Crus of Beaujolais from North to South.

A

Saint Amour, Julienas, Chenas, Moulin-a-Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Regnie, Brouilly,Cote de Brouilly, (Brouilly) [mnemonic: Saint Julia Childs Makes Fine Coffee Mornings Regularly Before Breakfast. (Watch out for Childs is Chenas, not Chiroubles; also typo on page 96 in WSET book)]

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What were the first five Crus of Beaujolais created.

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1938: Chenas, Moulin-a-Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon [mneumonic: “Child’s morning”]

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What was the last Cru of Beaujolais created.

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Regnie (1988)

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4
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Smallest Cru of Beaujolais.

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Chenas

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5
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Largest Cru of Beaujolais.

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Brouilly

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6
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Name the Beaujolais Cru associated with Valentine’s Day.

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Saint Amour

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7
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Name the 3 Beaujolais Crus with the greatest aging potential.

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Chenas, Moulin-a-Vent, Morgon (3 of the 5 original Crus)

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8
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Beaujolais wine is grown in which two French Departments?

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Saone et Loire (in Bourgogne Region) and Rhone (Rhone-Alps Region)

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What is the Province of Bourgogne?

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A political region that existed until the French Revolution and included Beaujolais. These provinces were later replaced by regions and subdivided into departments.

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10
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Who is namesake of Brouilly?

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Brulius, a Roman army lieutenant

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Who is the namesake of Julienas?

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Julius Caesar

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12
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What day is Beaujolais Nouveau available?

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third November Thursday (since 1985)[mnemonic: TNT]

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13
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What portion of total Beaujolais regional production Is dedicated to Beaujolais Nouveau?

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up to a half; two-thirds of which is from Beaujolais AOC, one-third from Beaujolais Villages AOC and none from cru village.

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14
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What characteristics of Gamay lend itself to Beaujolais Nouveau?

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soft fruitiness (raspberries, strawberries and cranberries), bright acidity and low tannins

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15
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What is the soil type of Northern Beaujolais?

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granite and schist (igneous); crus are in rolling hills [“Gamay loves Granite’]

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16
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What is the soil type of Southern Beaujolais?

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marl, limestone and clay (sedimentary)

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17
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In what part of Beaujolais is most of the Village and Cru wine sourced?

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Northern

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18
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In what part of Beaujolais is most of the Beaujolais AOC wine sourced?

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Southern

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19
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What is the climate of Beaujolais?

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semi-continental

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20
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What is the dividing point of Northern and Southern Beaujolais?

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Nizerand River near Villefranche-sur-Saone

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21
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What are Pierres Dorees?

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broken yellow limestone in southern part of Beaujolais

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22
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Which harvest is earlier, Northern or Southern Beaujolais?

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Northern! (Clay in the south remains too cold.)

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23
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What is gouleyant?

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the way fine Beaujolais slips ineffably down the throat, aka “gluggable”

24
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What is the serving temperature of Beaujolais wine?

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13 degrees for Nouveau, whites and non-cru reds, 14 degrees for cru reds. (Cooler serving temperatures is also true for Cab Franc from Loire.)

25
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What is the meaning of “Primeur” on a Beaujolais label?

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same as Nouveau, but Primeur cannot be sold to trade after Jan 31

26
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What is the meaning of “superieur” on a Beaujolais label?

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for reds and roses, slightly higher alcohol and slightly lower maximum yields

27
Q

What percent of Beaujolais wine production is white?

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one percent

28
Q

Cru Beaujolais contains what percent Gamay?

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at least 85% (except Regnie which is 100% Gamay)

29
Q

Cru Beaujolais can be blended with which grapes?

A

Chardonnay, Aligote and Melon

30
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Red non-Cru Beaujolais can be blended with what grapes?

A

Chardonnay, Aligote and Melon, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris

31
Q

White Beaujolais is made from what grapes?

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Chardonnay and Aligote (until 2024)

32
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What is the main training techniques used for the best vineyards in Beaujolais?

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Gobelet: shoots of bush trained vines are tied together at the tips, which helps expose burnches to air and sunlight; lesser vineyards may train along wires

33
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What is an example of a short pruning method?

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Gobelot

34
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What is an example of a long pruning method?

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Guyot

35
Q

How many AOC’s are in Beaujolais?

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12 (10 Cru AOC’s, Beaujolais AOC, Beaujolais Villages AOC, but 96 villages)

36
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What are characteristics of sparkling sweet rose from Beaujolais?

A

growing market, not AOC sanctioned, Methode Ancestrale

37
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What does “pinoter” mean?

A

aged Beaujolais that becomes Pinot-like

38
Q

Which Cru is considered the “King of Beaujolais”?

A

Moulin-a-Vent AOC

39
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What are “roches pourries”? Where are they most significant?

A

rotted rocks from Morgon AOC, may be associated with cherry fruit character

40
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What is the meaning of “morgonne”

A

express its terroir, earthy notes of forest floor (like Pinot Noir)

41
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Which Beaujolais Cru has vineyards that face in all directions?

A

Cote de Brouilly AOC

42
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What does sparkling wine from Beaujolais contain?

A

Chardonnay, Gamay, Pinot Noir; labeled Cremant de Bourgogne.

43
Q

The name of Beaujolais comes from what?

A

town of Beaujeu

44
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What kind of monks lived in Beaujolais in the Middle Ages?

A

Benedictine monks

45
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What are the four boundries of Beaujolais?

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Lyon, Macon, Monts of Beaujolais, Saone River

46
Q

What juice is more prized, free-run or pressed?

A

free run

47
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How many AOC’s are for Beaujolais Nouveau?

A

None.

48
Q

How many villages can produce Beaujolais?

A

96 (but only 12 AOC’s)

49
Q

Name the French wine regions that practice semi-carbonic maceration.

A

Beaujolais (Gamay), Roussillon and Languedoc (Carignan), Gaillac (Gamay)

50
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How many villages can produce Beaujolais Villages AOC wine?

A

39

51
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Compare the number of villages that make Beaujolais vs CDR.

A

96 vs 171

52
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Compare the number of villages that make Beaujolais Village vs CDRV.

A

39 vs 95

53
Q

Compare the number of villages that make Beaujolais Cru vs CDR Cru

A

10 vs 16

54
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What are some typical Beaujolais flavor profiles?

A

kirsch, bubble gum, banana, cinnamon spices

55
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What are basic Gamay Flavors without Carbonic Maceration?

A

raspberry, cherry

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