Est-ce que le Beaujolais est un côté du Rhone ?
Est-ce que le Beaujolais est un côté du Rhone ?
Administrativement, le Beaujolais fait partie de la Bourgogne viticole, et le vignoble s'étend sur les départements du Rhône (région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) et de la Saône-et-Loire (région Bourgogne).
Quelle différence entre le Beaujolais et le Beaujolais Village ?
Cette distinction apparaît clairement sur l'étiquette. Si vous voulez un vin léger, tendre et aromatique, il faut privilégier le Beaujolais tout court. Si vous voulez un vin qui a un peu plus de texture, un peu plus de tenue, même si c'est un primeur, il faut privilégier un Beaujolais village.
What are the 10 crus of Beaujolais?
- These wines represent the best of the Beaujolais: serious, delicious, and often age-worthy wines. The 10 Crus, from north to south are St-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Brouilly, and Côte de Brouilly. Each one has its own personality, its own charms.
Where is Beaujolais wine made?
- This is largely thanks to ten named crus located in the northern part of Beaujolais, just south of Burgundy’s Macon region, where the best examples of Beaujolais are made. Wines produced in these crus (hence the term “cru Beaujolais”) are allowed to be labeled with the cru from which they hail, be it Morgon, Fleurie, Brouilly, etc.
What is Fleurie Beaujolais?
- A lighter style of cru Beaujolais, Fleurie is characterized by blossom-like red fruit and the unmistakeable aromas of les fleurs rose and violet. Undoubtedly the prettiest of the crus, Fleurie is excellent chilled. Recommended: 2014 Yann Bertrand ‘Folie,’ Fleurie Chiroubles: “The Gateway Cru”
What is the longest-lived Beaujolais?
- This is considered the sturdiest, most tannic, longest-lived among the 10 Crus of Beaujolais. When you hear about folks opening up delicious bottles of 50-year old Beaujolais, it’s usually Moulin-à-Vent. But remember, we are still talking about Gamay.
