Beaujolais-Villages
wines are produced by 39 commune/villages in the Haut Beaujolais in France are
meant to be consumed within 2 years of their harvest. Beaujolais wines are made
with Gamay grapes which have thin skins and are low in tannins.
Beaujolais have been described as ‘White wines
that happen to be red’ and wikipedia recommends that they be served at between
13 and 14 degrees Celsius (56-57F). I
usually prefer a bit warmer around 16 to 18 degrees Celsius to appreciate more
of the flavours. I chill mine in the
refrigerator for about 15 minutes before opening. These wines are often fruity
with the berry flavours I prefer in the summer months.
Wine: Domaine
de La Madone Le Perreon Beaujolais-Villages 2014
Location: France
Alcohol
content: 13.0%
Sugar
content: 6g/L
Price: $14.95
Vintages
number: 981175
This wines is a ruby red colour, perhaps
slightly darker than other Beaujolais-Villages wines I have tried. The aromas
are of sweet berry with a slight spice.
The flavours are of berry and spice also
however the fruit flavours are not as pronounced as the Georges-DuBoeuf
Beaujolais-Villages that is my staple summer wine. The wine is smooth, low in
tannins with a pleasant, sweet berry finish.
While I don’t enjoy this wine as much as the
DuBoeuf, it is a good wine that I would gladly drink again. For those who
prefer more muted fruit flavours in their Beaujolais, you might like it more than
me.
Recommendation: Uncork
Rating:
8.0 out of 10
