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Wine From Beaujolais
Beaujolais has more to offer than just Beaujolais Nouveau Day.
Beaujolais may be most famous for the annual Beaujolais Nouveau Day celebration that occurs in November, but Beaujolais wine offers so much more than that, tasty and exciting though it is. No matter what level of Beaujolais you’re enjoying, the wines tend to offer incredible value. And while the top of the quality pyramid in the region is full of age-worthy gems, they all tend to be enjoyable in their youth, too. Beaujolais, it seems, has it all.
What is Beaujolais?
Beaujolais is a wine region in France, just to the south of Burgundy and to the north of the Rhône Valley. The red wines that dominate the region are crafted from the Gamay grape variety.
Where is Beaujolais?
The Beaujolais wine region of France is located just south of Burgundy and to the north of the Rhône Valley. It is often included on maps of the Burgundy region, but from a wine standpoint, it is its own entity. Within the Beaujolais region itself, there are three classifications, beyond the Beaujolais Nouveau wine (often referred to as Nouveau Beaujolais), which are the first wines of the year released in the region on the third Thursday of November. Beaujolais, which is for wines produced from grapes that have been grown throughout the Beaujolais region. Beaujolais-Villages (sometimes spelled without the hyphen, as Beaujolais Villages), which is for wines produced from grapes grown in a few dozen specific villages, mostly in the northern part of the region; these wines tend to be more structured. And Beaujolais Cru, which are wines produced from grapes grown in 10 specific “growths.” These wines can often age for years, and represent the best that the region has to offer. Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent, Brouilly, Chiroubles, and Juliénas are some of the most important of the Beaujolais Crus.
What grape is Beaujolais made from?
Beaujolais red wines are made from the Gamay grape variety. Some white wines are produced in Beaujolais, too. There are not all that many of them, though they are excellent expressions of the Chardonnay grape variety.
What does Beaujolais taste like?
Beaujolais tends to be a more delicately structured wine, without a great deal of tannins. It typically has flavors and aromas of cherries, berries, and purple fruit, as well as a touch of flowers. Sweet spices can also be found in Beaujolais, especially when it's aged in oak barrels.
Are Beaujolais wines dry or sweet?
Beaujolais wine is dry. However, its vivid fruitiness, especially in the case of Beaujolais Nouveau, often makes it seem a touch sweet, even though it is not a sweet or dessert wine.
When should I drink Beaujolais wine?
Beaujolais wine is great anytime! Because it tends to be more delicate in texture, it makes an excellent lunchtime glassful. And at dinner, its food-friendliness makes it a smart option for a range of dishes…even fish.
Is Beaujolais similar to Pinot Noir?
Gamay, the grape variety that red Beaujolais wine is produced from, is a different grape variety that Pinot Noir. And while they taste quite different in their youth, it is often said that mature Beaujolais starts to taste more and more like Pinot Noir. So it’s fair to say that there are more differences than similarities in their youth, and more similarities than differences in their maturity. They both, however, share a less assertively tannic structure than, say, Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah.
What is the difference between Beaujolais and Beaujolais Nouveau?
Beaujolais and Beaujolais Nouveau are both made from the Gamay grape variety. Beaujolais Nouveau, however, is the first wine of the region to be released each year, a quickly fermented wine that bursts with fresh fruit and almost grape-y flavors.
What is Beaujolais Nouveau Day?
Beaujolais Nouveau Day is the annual celebration of the first Beaujolais wine of the year to be released. It occurs on the third Thursday of November, and was popularized by Georges DuBoeuf, whose wines are still the dominant force on the market for Beaujolais Nouveau Day.
What do you eat Beaujolais with?
Beaujolais is a very food-friendly wine. For example, salmon and Beaujolais is excellent, as is salad and Beaujolais. Beaujolais also works with grilled meats, rich sauces, and an array of cheeses. There is very little that Beaujolais won’t pair well with—it even sings alongside aromatically complex or spicier dishes!
What does Beaujolais mean in English?
Beaujolais is a reference to the region called Beaujolais, as well as to the wine that is grown and produced there, which is also called Beaujolais.
What are the popular brands of Beaujolais?
There are many popular brands of Beaujolais, including Georges Duboeuf, Louis Jadot, Joseph Drouhin, Mommessin, Dupeuble, Kermit Lynch, and Barton and Guestier, among others.
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