10 Questions
Which appellation in Beaujolais produces the most powerful and long-lived wines?
Moulin-à-Vent AOC
Which crus in Beaujolais are significantly larger than the others?
Brouilly AOC and Morgon AOC
Which crus in Beaujolais produce wines in a lighter, more perfumed style?
Chiroubles AOC and Fleurie AOC
Which crus in Beaujolais have sandy soils producing lighter and more fragrant wines?
Chiroubles AOC and Fleurie AOC
Which crus in Beaujolais are known for producing wines with pronounced intensity of black cherry fruit alongside red fruit?
Brouilly AOC and Morgon AOC
Which wines can be labelled Beaujolais Nouveau AOC or Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau AOC?
Wines made by carbonic or semi-carbonic maceration
When can AOC wines normally be sold according to French wine law?
Mid-January of the year after harvest
Which area does the Beaujolais AOC cover?
The southern half of Beaujolais
What is the maximum yield for red wine in Beaujolais AOC?
60 hL/ha
Why are Beaujolais-Villages AOC wines typically of better quality than Beaujolais AOC wines?
Higher levels of ripeness achieved
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