Burgundy
Beaujolais
The southernmost region of Burgundy is planted just to the south of the Mâcon. From an ocean of Beaujolais Nouveau released just months after harvest, it climbs to a pinnacle with Cru Beaujolais that can rival the Pinot Noir of the Côte du Beaune & the Côte de Nuits in both complexity, longevity and drinking pleasure.
It’s no wonder we’ve seen a number of makers from these northern Burgundy regions come play in Beuajolais.
Like any region you’ll fine a spectrum of style dictated partly by the vineyard and the winemaking yielding anything from elegant, finessed wines to much bolder incarnations.
Wholebunch use during fermentation is a notable component of much of the making in Beaujolais.
There are 3 classification in Beaujolais.
1. Beaujolais – Generic Beaujolais. much of this goes into Beaujolais Nouveau.
2. Beaujolais Village – The mid-Tier split between a portion of Beaujolais Nouveau and more serious wine released the following year.
3. Beaujolais Cru – The best gear we like to play with.
There are 10 Cru’s.
