16. Beaujolais Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the climate in Beaujolais?
Moderate continental like south Maconnaise
The grapes of best wines from Beaujolais region grow on which type of soil and why?
- Granite soils that have low levels of nutrients
- Because Gamay grape can produce large yields which results in low quality wines
What is the traditional pruning method in Beaujolais?
Gobelet
Tasting notes for Gamay?
- Low to medium tannins
- Medium body
- Aromas of raspberry and cherry fruit
- Light styles can be served lightly chilled
What is the hierarchy of appellations in Beaujolais?
- Beaujolais
- Beaujolais Villages
- Beaujolais crus
What is the difference between the soil structure of Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages and Crus?
- Beaujolais is is situated at alluvial plains of Saone river to the south and east
- Beaujolais Villages and Crus lie to the north and west of the region where vineyards are planted on hills where the soil is granite
When can Beaujolais Nouveau sold during a year?
From the third Thursday of November until the following 31 st of August
Can crus be sold as “ Beaujolais Nouveau”?
No, only Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages can
What are the typical tasting notes of Beaujolais and Beaujolais Nouveau?
- Red berry fruit
- Kirsch, banana, cinnamon like spice (from carbonic maceration)
- Light tannins and light body
How many villages are entitled as Beaujolais Cru? Name four of them with greatest production
10 villages
- Moulin a-Vent (most structured)
- Morgon (most structured)
- Brouilly (lighter, more perfumed)
- Fleurie (lighter, more perfumed)
Mainly which techniques are used in production of
a. Beaujolais/Beaujolais Nouveau
b. Beaujolais Villages/ Beaujolais Crus
a. Beaujolais/Beaujolais Nouveau: Carbonic/semi carbonic maceration
b. Beaujolais Villages/ Beaujolais Crus: Crushed fruit fermentation
What kind of vessels are used if Beaujolais Villages/ Beaujolais Crus wines are matured in oak
Large vats rather than casks. They rarely display aromas of new oak
