Beaujolais Wine Production Techniques
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Which method is commonly used to make the majority of Beaujolais wines?

  • Chaptalisation
  • Maceration on the skins like most red wines
  • Semi-carbonic maceration (correct)
  • Destemming and crushing followed by fermentation
  • What is the typical maceration time on the skins for Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages?

  • 6-7 days
  • 1-2 days
  • 4-5 days (correct)
  • 2-3 days
  • What is the purpose of blending press wine with free-run wine in Beaujolais production?

  • To increase the concentration of the wine
  • To add color and tannins (correct)
  • To reduce production costs
  • To enhance the fruitiness of the wine
  • What is the main difference between wines made by semi-carbonic maceration and wines made by destemming and crushing followed by fermentation?

    <p>The level of tannin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which winemakers from the region were pioneers of France's natural wine movement?

    <p>Jules Chauvet and Marcel Lapierre</p> Signup and view all the answers

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