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What percentage of Beaujolais’ vineyard is planted with Gamay?

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98%

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Where are the grapes for Beaujolais AOC mostly grown?

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Southern Beaujolais
Most Beaujolais AOC production is south of Villefranche-sur-Saône and the Nizerand River

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Which mountains protect northern Beaujolais from cold west winds?

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Monts du Beaujolais

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How many AOCs are there in Beaujolais?


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12

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Which river flows southwards along the eastern edge of Beaujolais?

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Saône

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What disease is Gamay very susceptible?

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Gray Rot

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What is the principal soil type of southern Beaujolais?

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Clay and Limestone

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What are criteria for Beaujolais Nouveau and Beaujolais Villages Nouveau?

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  1. Wine is made by semi-carbonic maceration
  2. Grapes must be hand harvested.
  3. Wines may be also labeled “primeur”.
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Juliénas Cru

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The Cru named after an ancient Roman dictator

Medium Body - Layered / Complex

Diverse soils

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Morgon Cru

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2nd Largest

Côte du Py - famous lieu-dit

Morgonner - turns Pinot like

Powerful & Generous, Forest Floor

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Fleurie Cru

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The Cru often referred to as “The Queen of Beaujolais”

most elegant

Soft & Light

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Saint-Amour Cru

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Northernmost

Named for St Valentines

Soft & Light

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Moulin-à-Vent Cru

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The Cru often referred to as “The King of Beaujolais”

Most Full Body, Tannic, Powerful & Generous

Pinotent –> become like Pinot Noir

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Chénas Cru

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The smallest Beaujolais Cru

“Oak Tree” = Chénas

Powerful & Generous - have woody taste without the wood- Concentrated

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Régnié Cru

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The newest Beaujolais Cru

Highest % of sand so mature quickly

Medium Bodied

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Côte de Brouilly Cru

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Slopes face 360 degrees

Volcanic soils - diorite

Medium Body

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Brouilly Cru

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The largest Beaujolais Cru

On plateau Mt Brouilly - named after Roman

Volcanic

Medium Body

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Chiroubles Cru

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The highest and coolest Cru

Soft & Light

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Which training methods can be used for the Beaujolais Cru AOCs?

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Cordon
Gobelet
Éventail

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Which AOC is used for white and rosé sparkling wines produced in Beaujolais by the Traditional Method?

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Crémant de Bourgogne

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Are Beaujolais AOCs for red wine only?

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No
Can produce Crémant de Bourgogne and dry white with Chardonnay for both

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In which Beaujolais Cru would you find the Lieu-Dit of Côte de Py?

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Morgon

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Which three crus are as regarded as having the greatest aging potential?

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Moulin-à-Vent
Morgon
Chénas

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The best cru slopes generally enjoy which aspect?

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SE

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Which pruning system is only permitted to be used for red and white Beaujolais AOC and white Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?

Guyot
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In which year will Aligoté grapes grown in Beaujolais no longer be accepted for Bourgogne Aligoté wines?
2035
26
Which appellation is used for red and rosé sparkling Gamay wines produced in Beaujolais by the méthode ancestrale?
Vin de France
27
How many villages are entitled to produce Beaujolais Villages AOC wines?

38
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Which river flows to the east of Beaujolais?
The Saône River
29
Beaujolais is to the north of which French city?
Lyon
30
What is the official Beaujolais Nouveau release date each year?
The third Thursday in November
31
In Beaujolais, what are weathered feldspars, micas, quartz and other minerals known as?
Arène or gorrhe
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What is the primary white grape of Beaujolais?
Chardonnay 2%
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What is the primary red grape of Beaujolais?
Gamay 98%
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What French term is synonomous with “nouveau”?
Primeur
34
How many Beaujolais Crus are there?
10
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Beaujolais Nouveau is made using which vinification technique?
Semi-carbonic maceration
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Which river separates northern and southern Beaujolais?
Nizerand River
36
Which Bourgogne sub-region is directly north of Beaujolais?
The Mâconnais
36
Why is the Guyot training method not permitted for the Beaujolais Crus?
Guyot leaves a high number of fruiting buds and generates higher yields.
37
Beaujolais Nouveau has its own AOC. True or False?
FALSE. Nouveau is either Beaujolais AOC or Beaujolais Villages AOC.
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Are Beaujolais' oaked?
No - almost none
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Which important figure first championed the use of carbonic maceration?
Jules Chauvet
38
All Beaujolais Cru wines are red. True or False?
True
39
What is the harvesting requirement for grapes destined for Beaujolais Cru wines?
Must be hand harvested.
40
Which Cru produces the most full-bodied and tannic wines?
Moulin-à-Vent
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What are the Pierres Dorées?
“Golden Stones” of broken yellow limestone.
41
Which Cru has the highest elevation and coolest climate?
Chiroubles
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Which compound gives the Pierres Dorées their distinctive color?
Iron-Oxide
42
The finest wines of Beaujolais are produced in the northern part of the region. What is the dominant soil type there?
Granite
43
What is the overall climate of Beaujolais?

Semi-continental
44
Which of these cities were especially important in boosting the popularity of Beaujolais?
Lyon Paris
45
What is the official release date for Beaujolais Nouveau?
The third Thursday in November
46
Which river divides northern Beaujolais from southern Beaujolais?
Nizerand
46
The majority of wines dry white Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages wines are aged in oak. T/F
False
47
How much do Beaujolais Crus produce?
40%
48
What Cru means Oak Tree from Roman times?
Chénas Cru
49
Most refined and elegant Cru?
Fleurie
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Morgonner
Local term for Morgan Cru to turn like Pinot Noir
51
What is diorite?
Volcanic soils in Beaujolais specifically Côte de Brouilly AOC
52
Where do the grapes ripen fastest and why?
Northern Crus since they are southern facing and get more sunlight
53
Who ruled Beaujolais for 400 years in middle ages?
Lord of Beaujeu
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Capital of Beujolais?
Villefranche sur Saone
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St Amour AOC taste profile
Light / Perfumed / soft to More Tannic and structured with aging
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Julienas AOC taste profile
Layered & Complex Medium Body
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Chenas AOC taste profile
Oak - hints of wood Need some aging for >3 years Powerful & Generous
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Moulin a Vent AOC taste profile
Pinotent - Pinot Like King of Beaujolais Powerful & Generous
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Fleurie AOC taste profile
Sweet Spice / light /Soft Elegant Queen of Beaujolais
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Chiroubles AOC taste profile
Soft / Light / fruity and delicate Benchmark for Crus
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Morgon AOC taste profile
Cherry or Kirsch, Forest Floor Powerful / Generous Pinot Noir - Morgonner Roches Pourries cause it
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Régnié AOC taste profile
Aromatic quick to mature on sand soils Medium Body
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Côte Brouilly AOC taste profile
Spicy, Peppery Volcanic diorite Medium Body
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Which Beaujolais Cru is known for its volcanic soil?
Côte Brouilly AOC
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Brouilly AOC taste profile
Medium Body
66
Which Beaujolais Cru is known for its high altitude vineyards?
Chiroubles

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