Beaujolais

Question 1

The northern portion of the Beaujolais AOC is known for its ________ soils,
which have proven ideal for the _________ grape variety.

Answer 1

1. Granitic
2. Gamay

Question 2

Beaujolais Nouveau is released every year on the third ________ of _________.

Answer 2

1. Thursday
2. November

Question 3

Some styles of Beaujolais have bright red in tropical fruit flavors, which may be the result of _______________ fermentation process that is often used in the region.

Answer 3

Carbonic Maceration

Question 4

The boundaries of the Beaujolais region actually overlap slightly with those of the _____________ region.

Answer 4

Maconnais

Question 5

While the majority of grapes grown in Beaujolais are Gamay, other grapes planted in the region include which varieties?

Answer 5

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Aligoté, Pinot Gris and Melon de Bourgogne

Question 6

How many villages in Beaujolais are allowed to produce wines labeled with the term “Beaujolais-Villages AOC”?

Answer 6

38

Question 7

Name the three Beaujolais crews that are known for producing lighter styles of wine

Answer 7

Fleurie, Saint-Amour, Chiroubles

Question 8

Name the 3 Beaujolais crus that are known for creating age worthy styles of wine

Answer 8

Chénas, Moulin-à-Vent, Morgon

Question 9

Name the four Beaujolais crus that are known for producing medium- to fuller-bodied styles of wine

Answer 9

Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Juliénas, Régnié

Question 10

The Beaujolais AOC is located to the west of what river?

Answer 10

Saône

Question 11

Gamay comprises about ___% of the approximately 50,000 acres of grapevines planted in Beaujolais.

Answer 11

95%

Question 12

Wines labeled “Beaujolais-Villages” must meet a higher standard including:

Answer 12

Higher minimums for alcohol by volume, riper grapes at harvest, and lower allowed yields.