France/Chalonnaise to Beaujolais: Day 12

Question 1

List five villages located in the Côte Chalonnaise

Answer 1

1. Bouzeron
2. Rully
3. Mercury
4. Givry
5. Montagny

Question 2

Suggest wine from the well-known AOCs of the Mâconnais

Answer 2

Louis Jadot Macon-Villages Chardonnay

Question 3

Discuss the production practice for Beaujolais & the flavors that result from these techniques

Answer 3

Carbonic Maceration

Question 4

What are the signature flavors of Carbonic Maceration?

Answer 4

1. Gum Drop
2. Bubble Gum
3. Kirsch
4. Artifical Bananna

Question 5

Describe the production/style difference of Beaujolais Nouveau

Answer 5

Carbonic Maceration

Question 6

Propose a Cru Beaujolais to your guest with vintage and producer

Answer 6

Chateau de la Bottiere Julienas Cru Beaujolais 2020 (France)

Question 7

State the best soil type of Beaujolais

Answer 7

Granite

Question 8

Explain to your guest the difference between Rully and Montagny

Answer 8

Rully: Chardonnay wines that have elevated acidity, ideal for Crémant de Bourgogne. Whites are delicate and floral; reds are structured, rewarding aging
Montagny: Chardonnay wines are rounder and richer; best are like minor Côte de Beaune whites.

Question 9

Explain to your guest the wines of St. Aubin and St. Véran

Answer 9

St. Aubin and St. Véran are both Burgundy appellations producing white wines, primarily from Chardonnay, but with key differences in production and style. St. Aubin, in the Côte de Beaune, is known for both red and white wines, with its vineyards located in a side valley west of Chassagne-Montrachet. St. Véran, in the Mâconnais, focuses exclusively on dry, full-bodied white wines, traditionally from Chardonnay, with a richer, more rounded style than Chablis.

Question 10

Describe the process of making Vin Jaune & Vin de Paille

Answer 10

Vin Jaune and Vin de Paille, both French wines from the Jura region, have distinct winemaking processes. Vin Jaune undergoes a unique aging process, including a lengthy period under a veil of yeast, while Vin de Paille involves drying grapes before fermentation.