France - Burgundy - Beaujolais Flashcards
What is the primary grape used in Beaujolais?
Gamay
What percent of Beaujolais plantings are Gamay?
95%
What is the appellation ranking of Beaujolais?
- Beaujolais
- Beaujolais AOP
- Beaujolais-Villages AOP
- Beaujolais cru
What are the primary differences between Beaujolais AOP and Beaujolais-Villages AOP wines?
Beaujolais-Villages AOP wines require slightly higher potential alcohol levels and slightly lower maximum yields
What does supérieur mean in Beaujolais?
A red wine with a minimum potential alcohol of at least 10.5% (rather than the standard 10%)
What are the crus of Beaujolais?
- Saint-Amour
- Juliénas
- Chénas
- Moulin-à-Vent
- Fleurie
- Chiroubles
- Morgon
- Régnié
- Brouilly
- Côte de Brouilly
What is the smallest Beaujolais cru?
Chénas
What is the largest Beaujolais cru?
Brouilly
Gamay typical style (Burgundy)
- Early drinking
- Ripe berry
- Low tannin
Best soil Beaujolais
Low nutrient granite
Gamay can easily over grow
This soil prevents that
Traditional pruning method Beaujolais
Gobelet
Gamay typical style Beaujolais
Raspberry
Cherry
≤Med tannin and body
Top four Beaujolais crus by production
Brouilly
Morgon
Fleurie
Moulin-à-Vent
Moulin à Vent and Morgon typical style
More structure
Bottle aging potential
Brouilly and Fleurie typical style
Light
Perfumed
