Beaujolais
Beaujolais is a distinctive wine subregion located at the southern end of Burgundy, France, characterized by its granite and schist soils and semi-continental climate with Mediterranean influences. The region is dominated by the Gamay grape variety, which constitutes approximately 98% of plantings and produces light to medium-bodied, fruit-forward red wines with varying complexity. Beaujolais is famous for its vibrant, early-drinking Beaujolais Nouveau released each November, as well as its more complex, terroir-driven Cru Beaujolais from ten designated villages like Morgon, Fleurie, and Moulin-Ã -Vent.
Wines from Beaujolais
G.Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages Flower Label
The iconic flower label has become synonymous with reliable, enjoyable Beaujolais, and for good reason. Georges Duboeuf, often called the "King of Beaujolais," has been championing these wines for decades, and this Villages bottling shows why Beaujolais deserves a place at every table. Beaujolais-Villages offers a step up from basic Beaujolais, sourced from better vineyard sites across 39 designated villages. The result is a wine that perfectly captures Gamay's joyful fruit character while showing a touch more complexity than entry-level bottles. It's the ultimate versatile red – light enough for fish, substantial enough for meat, and refreshing enough to enjoy on its own. When the wine world seems to be getting ever more serious and expensive, this bottle reminds us that wine should, above all, bring pleasure.
George Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau
Beaujolais Nouveau isn't just a wine – it's a celebration of the harvest, released on the third Thursday of November each year. Georges Duboeuf, the "King of Beaujolais," popularized this tradition globally, and his Nouveau remains the benchmark for the style. Made through carbonic maceration (where whole grapes ferment in a carbon dioxide-rich environment), Nouveau is all about capturing the pure, primary fruit character of Gamay. This isn't a wine for aging or contemplation – it's about immediate pleasure and marking the transition to a new vintage. Think of it as the first chapter in the story of each year's harvest, meant to be enjoyed while it's fresh and lively. It's the perfect bottle for Thanksgiving dinner or any occasion that calls for something fun and unpretentious.