French Wine Scholar Beaujolais Questions and
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What organization promotes/regulates Beaujolais?
Ans: Bureau Interpfoessionnel des Vins de Beaujolais
What was Mont Brouilly named for?
Ans: Brulius, Romany army lieutenant
What was Julienas named for?
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Ans: Julius Caesar
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Who promoted viticulture in Beaujolais in the 7th C?
Ans: Benedictine monks
Who ruled Beaujolais in the 10th C?
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Ans: Dukes of Beaujea
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Where does Beaujolais get it's name?
Ans: Named after the town of Beaujeau
How did Phillipe the Bold affect Beaujolais?
Ans: He outlawed Gamay in northern Bourgogne and Gamay moved
down to Beaujolais
Which local metroplis became a market that spurred production in
Beaujolais history?
Ans: Lyon
When were the majority of Beaujolais Cru established?
Ans: 1936-1938
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When did Beaujolais Nouveau first become popular?
Ans: 1950s, as it spread to Parisiens
When was the formal date for Beaujolais Nouveau first set?
Ans: 1951
What is the current release day for Beaujolais Nouveau ?
Ans: 3rd Thursday of November
What borders Beaujolais on the north?
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Ans: Macon
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What borders Beaujolais on the south?
Ans: Lyon
What borders Beaujolais on the west?
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Ans: Monts du Beaujolais
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What borders Beaujolais to the east?
Ans: Saone River
What water feature divides Beaujolais into north and south?
Ans: Nizerand River
What is the typical soil of Southern Beaujolais?
Ans: marl and limstone
What is the typical soil of Northern Beaujolais?
Ans: granitic and schist
What is the climate of Beaujolais?