Forget everything you have ever heard about Beaujolais. I really believe we are on the cusp of a new era in this understated French wine region. With Burgundy prices surging ahead it is my job as Head of Bon Coeur’s wine buying team to seek out new wines and help you discover the hidden gems. The 2015 Beaujolais vintage is simply stunning. We recently rounded up over 50 samples and set about tasting. The wines were truly exciting, the best I have tasted since 2009, potentially even surpassing this renowned “deckchair vintage”.
The fruit concentration and purity of Beaujolais 2015 is exceptional and in some cases rivals that of Burgundy and Rhone in quality, whilst offering unbelievable value for money. Recently, it’s interesting to note that many wine critics and journalists have been talking about this untapped region with increased vigor and interest. Over the last decade much investment has been received by the region and things have dramatically moved on since the 80s and 90s. Many vineyards have now been taken over by the next generation who have got to grips with combining modern winemaking techniques with the traditions of working hard in the vineyards, reducing yields, hand-picking the grapes and working with the vines and terroir offered by each of the Beaujolais wine making areas.
The French region of Beaujolais can be found approximately 30 miles north of Lyon. For red Beaujolais AOC wines it is the Gamay grape that dominates; producing lighter styled reds, which are low in tannin and in good vintages can be very approachable. The Beaujolais region is comprised of 10 Crus (areas of distinct terroir and styles), namely, Brouilly, Chenas, Chiroubles, Cote de Brouilly, Fleurie, Julienas, Morgon, Moulin a Vent, Regnie and Saint Amour. Please peruse our Beaujolais selection on the website. If you’d like any advice, please do give us a call in the office on 01325 776446 or email wine@bcfw.co.uk and we’d be happy to help.
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