Beaujolais
The hills of the Beaujolais are practically a monoculture of Gamay grapes. Mostly excluded from Burgundy, to the north, here the Gamay thrives and, occasionally, delivers wines of some class. The ubiquity of Beaujolais Nouveau perhaps does the region’s image a disservice, but it is the joyously fruity style of young Beaujolais that defines the wine. Lovely with simple suppers or lightly chilled.
Beyond simple fruity Beaujolais, there are the richer classier wines of the ten Beaujolais “crus” – villages with reputations and appellations of their own. Probably the most well-known is Fleurie, but all are worth trying. Still light with fruit emphasis in youth, the best cru wines have some ability to age.
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2022 BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES Domaine Rochette
Beaujolais France 13% Red
Gamay.
This wine originates on granitic soils in the municipality of Lantignié. Beaujolais is in such a sweet spot at the moment with a run of cracking vintages highlighting the exquisite value on offer. Domaine Rochette...(read more)
L&S2023 BROUILLY Les Mines Domaine Chevalier-Métrat
Beaujolais France 13% Red
Gamay.
These gnarly, small bush vines are between 30 and 70 years old. Pretty nose of violets, cherry and raspberry with nice intensity and freshness. Palate has some good richness, lovely flesh, ripely fruity, perky cherries m...(read more)
L&S2023 CÔTE DE BROUILLY Les Grillés Domaine Chevalier-Métrat
Beaujolais France 13% Red
Gamay.
Red currants, raspberries and blueberries here. Beautifully fragrant and lifted. Consistent in the mouth, richly fruited again but with great freshness, flesh and weight, delivered in a lip smacking style. The cut and li...(read more)
L&S2022 RÉGNIÉ Cuvée des Braves Domaine Rochette
Beaujolais France 13% Red
Gamay.
The 2022 Régnié Cuvée des Braves comes from 70- to 80-year-old vines planted by the family on deep granitic soils that tend to produce small, concentrated berries. The vineyard enjoys a southwesterly...(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com2022 MORGON Côte de Py Domaine Rochette
Beaujolais France 13% Red
Gamay.
The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py comes from vines that are at least 60 years old. It has a superb nose with mineral-driven, very pure red fruit that conveys a sense of energy. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned...(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com2023 FLEURIE Clos de La Roilette
Beaujolais France 13.5% Red
Gamay.
Aged in century-old oak casks. Less upfront and fruity than the Brouilly, this shows classic strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrant fruit. The fruit is compact and powerful, with good length. (MH) Drink 2024 – 2030
Jancis Robinson OBE MW2021 MOULIN A VENT Empreinte Domaine Paul Janin et Fils
Beaujolais France 13% Red
Gamay. Certified Organic
The Empreinte is really a calling card for the house style - but done in a way that means this is great to drink immediately, whereas the Tremblay and Heritage can be held for at least 5 years - and longer if you can res...(read more)
L&S2022 MOULIN A VENT Empreinte Domaine Paul Janin et Fils
Beaujolais France 13% Red
Gamay.
Janin's 'Empreinte' is a great introduction to the house style of this very smart estate. From granitic soils, this is very typical of Moulin a Vent - with lots of elegance and precision. As ever, Eric has used 60-70% wh...(read more)
L&S2021 MOULIN A VENT Vignes du Tremblay Domaine Paul Janin et Fils
Beaujolais France 13% Red
Gamay. Certified Organic
Tremblay is the original Lieu-dit at the heart of Moulin a Vent, here the Janin family bought a handful of parcels in the 1930s. Recently renamed Les Burdelines the family cling to this special historic name. With vines...(read more)
L&S2022 MOULIN A VENT Vignes du Tremblay Domaine Paul Janin et Fils
Beaujolais France 13% Red
Gamay.
Tremblay is the original Lieu-dit at the heart of Moulin a Vent, where the Janins have owned vines since the 1930s. 'This is the true identity of the village' says Eric. The power of the old vines is palpable in this inc...(read more)
L&S2023 FLEURIE Cuvée Tardive Clos de La Roilette
Beaujolais France 14% Red
Gamay.
Deep ruby. Concentrated nose of raspberry and cassis. Velvety richness and texture. Fine, ripe tannins. Sweet kirsch liqueur on the finish. There is volume and structure but this is delicious; all you could need from Gam...(read more)
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