Expert’s Choice: Beaujolais
Rosemary George MW picks out some of her top Beaujolais recommendations...
Forget ‘Nouveau’ – real Beaujolais, especially the reds, are serious wines, and the past three excellent vintages show just why.
Rosemary George MW’s top Beaujolais picks:
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Jean-Paul Brun, Burgundy, France, 2010
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Delicately understated nose. Rounded, leafy notes on the palate, with ripe fruit and a textured mouthfeel. Satisfying depth and a lovely, long finish.
2010
Jean-Paul Brun
Maison Loron, Les Ronzette, Burgundy, France, 2011
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Light nose with round, lightly buttery fruit on the palate. Good acidity and a satisfying balance of ample fruit.
2011
Maison Loron
Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois, Cuvée Bel Air, Beaujolais, Fleurie, Burgundy, France, 2011
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Rounded cherry fruit on the nose and palate. Ripe and beautifully balanced. Very appealing with a long finish.
2011
Domaine de la Chapelle des BoisBeaujolais
Domaine des Marrans, Beaujolais, Fleurie, Burgundy, France, 2011
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Fresh but tight nose of cherry fruit. Very appealing palate with fresh cherries and a youthful edge. Everything that good Fleurie should be.
2011
Domaine des MarransBeaujolais
Domaine Richard Rottiers, Beaujolais, Moulin-à-Vent, Burgundy, France, 2010
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Firm cherry nose with spicy notes and more spice on the palate. Nicely understated, with body and structure. Classic Moulin-à-Vent, with good ageing potential.
2010
Domaine Richard RottiersBeaujolais
Domaine Damien Coquelet, Beaujolais, Chiroubles, Burgundy, France, 2011
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A lovely Chiroubles with a slightly wild note on the nose. Very fresh with vibrant acidity. Intriguing and original.
2011
Domaine Damien CoqueletBeaujolais
Domaine Georges Descombes, Beaujolais, Brouilly, Burgundy, France, 2011
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Firm, tight nose. More forthcoming on the palate, with a ripe, wild brambly flavour. Ripe fruit with an elegant balance of tannin and acidity. Intriguing finish.
2011
Domaine Georges DescombesBeaujolais
Château de Grandmont, Beaujolais, Villages, Burgundy, France, 2011
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Firm nose. Nicely structured palate, with some firm cherry fruit. Good balance and more structured than some.
2011
Château de GrandmontBeaujolais
Château de Raousset, Grille Midi, Beaujolais, Fleurie, Burgundy, France, 2010
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Vibrant. Still youthful and fresh on both nose and palate. Medium weight. Round cherry fruit and a satisfying finish.
2010
Château de RaoussetBeaujolais
Château Grange Cochard, Les Charmes, Beaujolais, Morgon, Burgundy, France, 2010
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Firm fruit on the nose. A touch of oak on palate, but very nicely integrated. Solid, ripe and sturdy – needs a bit of time. Stylish and characterful.
2010
Château Grange CochardBeaujolais
Château Thivin, Beaujolais, Brouilly, Burgundy, France, 2011
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Firm, bright cherry fruit nose. Medium-weight palate with a youthful tannic streak. Good fruit and nice balance.
2011
Château ThivinBeaujolais
Domaine de Chênepierre, Beaujolais, Moulin-à-Vent, Burgundy, France, 2011
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Firm, tight-knit nose and palate. Good structure balanced with ripe fruit. Plenty of potential.
2011
Domaine de ChênepierreBeaujolais
Maison des Bulliats, Vieilles Vignes, Beaujolais, Régnié, Burgundy, France, 2011
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Bright and young. Solid nose – less forthcoming than some. Refreshing cherry fruit on the palate leads to a ripe finish and a good balance.
2011
Maison des BulliatsBeaujolais
Paul-Henri Thillardon, Les Carrières, Beaujolais, Chénas, Burgundy, France, 2011
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Light cherry nose. Medium-weight palate that is fresh, with a youthful edge. Good cherry fruit finish. Needs time.
2011
Paul-Henri ThillardonBeaujolais
