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Beaujolais
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Buying Giude: Beaujolais Nouveau
It is important to point out that Beaujolais and Beaujolais Nouveau are distinctly different. The first is a straightforward and fruity wine, the second is also fruity, but more cheerful, and above all emphasizing of its youth. Beaujolais Nouveau is a wine that is vinified and bottled as quickly as possible, usually only within a few weeks of harvesting. The idea behind this is to produce a refreshing, easy drinking wine wine with a maximum of youthful fruitiness. The carbonic maceration process of Beaujolais Nouveau does not differ from other Beaujolais wines; the period of fermentation is simply shortened, to emphasizes bright fruitiness at the expense of structure. This also keeps tannins to a minimum.
To the eye, Beaujolais Nouveau is light red—the shade of redcurrant, cherry and sometimes ruby—with violet reflections when young. In terms of its clarity and appearance, it is a very vibrant, light and attractive wine. On the nose, these wines are distinguished and delicate, with unmatchable fragrances of fresh grapes, small red fruits (raspberry, redcurrant, blackcurrant, etc.), but sometimes also floral scents. On the palate, Beaujolais Nouveau is above all a soft, supple, fruity, and quaffable with a good deal of freshness.
 Louis Tête Le Pot Nouveau
Beaujolais-Villages $15
Grapes: 100% Gamay Description: Full and structured as Beaujolais Nouveau go, pleasant with fruit and vigorous Comment: Bottled early as they come and incredibly versatile as an everyday drinking red wine. It should be served a bit colder than regular Beaujolais to bring out its vibrant fruitiness Food pairing: rustic entrees | spicy entrees | pates | light to medium cheeses | pork | aperitif When to drink: Drink young, keep for up to 2 years Service temperature: 10°C | 50°F
 Henry Fessy Beaujolais Nouveau
$14
Grapes: 100% Gamay Description: Ruby in color with purple reflections. On the palate it is light and floral and fresh. Comment: This is a very pretty, pleasant wine, perfectly appropriate for simple meals. Food pairing: aperitif | curry | spicy entrees | light to medium cheeses | poultry | earthy entrees When to drink: Drink fresh and young, within 1 year of release Service temperature: 10°C | 50°F Pierre Dupond Beaujolais Nouveau $12
Description: Light and floral, with a faintly tart flavor of cranberries and dark cherries. Comment: This is a great friendly, everyday drinking red wine for relaxed occasions. Food pairing: rustic entrees | spicy entrees | pates | light to medium cheeses | pork | aperitif | appetizers When to drink: Drink fresh and young, within 1 year of release Service temperature: 10°C | 50°F
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