Beaujolais, a wine that I used to drink quite a bit when I was young; well, simply because it was cheap, fruity and easy to drink. These days, knowing better, this is not a wine I will stock up for my cellar.
But I was genuinely surprised by tasting a Beaujolais Cru last night at a “Burgundy Red” tasting class. Burgundy is a complicated region, and often confusing with the village and vineyard appellations. We tasted a few Premier Cru and Grand Cru last night, most were very complex, balanced with long length. (more…)