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Beaujolais Villages

Beaujolais Villages sits in the northern part of the Beaujolais region, positioned between basic Beaujolais AOC to the south and the prestigious Cru Beaujolais to the north. The vineyards are planted on granite-based soils with rolling hills that provide better drainage and exposure than the flatlands of southern Beaujolais, resulting in wines of greater concentration and character. Gamay is the primary grape variety, producing fruity, light to medium-bodied red wines with more complexity than standard Beaujolais but less aging potential than the Crus, though small amounts of white Beaujolais from Chardonnay are also produced.

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Beaujolais
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Wines from Beaujolais Villages

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Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais

Domaine Dupeuble

Red

Domaine Dupeuble has been producing wine since 1512 – that's not a typo, they've been at it for over 500 years – and that kind of multi-generational experience shows in the bottle. Their Beaujolais is the perfect antidote to wine snobbery, offering pure drinking pleasure without pretension or hefty price tags. What sets this apart from basic Beaujolais is the family's commitment to organic farming and traditional winemaking – native yeast fermentations, minimal intervention, and bottling without filtration to preserve the wine's vibrant character. The result is a genuine expression of place that delivers remarkable complexity for the price. This is the kind of red you can drink slightly chilled on warm days or bring to room temperature when the weather cools – versatile, food-friendly, and universally appealing. For those who associate Beaujolais only with the November release of Nouveau, this bottle reveals the region's true potential for wines of character and charm.