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Posted in July 11th, 2008

by Ray in Beaujolais, France, Gamay

Joseph Drouhin Fleurie 2005
A little rustic with a tart framework. Mis by Drouhin, negociant eleveur a Beaune 13% $15.99 at Bottle Barn Drouhin

The Beaujolais is Here!

Posted in November 15th, 2007

by Ray in Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, Gamay

This flight offers the opportunity to look at two versions of Gamay. The first is brand new Nouveau (is that redundant?) and the second is from the Cru Julienas.
Domaine Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Villages Nouveau 2007
This is a textbook example of Nouveau with bubble gum and fruit gushing from the glass. Little to almost [...]