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What soils are the best grapes in Beaujolais grown in and where are they located? |
Granite soils that have low levels of nutrients. They're located in the rolling hills of the north west of the region. |
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Why are low nutrient soils important in producing premium quality Beaujoilais? |
Gamay has a tendency to produce high yields which results in less concentrated grapes. Low nutrient soils (like granite) limit the yields and increase concentration |
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What is the traditional method of pruning in Beaujolais called and how would you describe it? |
It is called gobelet. The vines are head trained and spur pruned, the shoots are tied together to hold them vertical. Although trellising systems that aid mechanization are increasingly common. |
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What are the different tiers of the Beaujolais appellation hierarchy? |
The regional appellation of Beaujolais Beaujolais Villages Beaujolais crus (Beaujolais Nouveau can only be made by Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages) |
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How many Villages have the right to call their wine Beaujolais Villages? |
39, individual village names rarely appear on the bottle as they are usually a blend of different villages. |
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How many Beaujolais crus are there, what are the most important ones(north to south) and how do they differ from each other? |
10 crus, the most important 4 from north to south are Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Morgon and Broiully. Moulin-à-Vent and Morgon often produce the most structured wines with concentration and tannins that help these wines improve with bottle aging. Fleurie and Brouilly tend to produce lighter more perfumed styles. |
