Will the REAL Beaujolais Please Stand Up

Will the REAL Beaujolais Please Stand Up – Episode #252

June 8, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes some Beaujolais wine and these aren’t your Grand Pappies Beaujolais either.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Chateau Thivin Cote De BrouillyCru Beaujolais
2005 Domaine Diochon Moulin A Vent Vielles VignesCru Beaujolais
2005 Clos De La Roilette FleurieCru Beaujolais

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217 Responses

June 8, 2007

gustasopher
Numero uno!

Cheers
June 8, 2007

brooklyni
that’s right! REAL beaujolais fans, stand up and be counted!
June 8, 2007

David Canada
My first top five!!! Now to watch! Yeah…I’m pumping your stats Gary!
June 8, 2007

gustasopher
we’re having technical difficulties w/ Viddler & Quicktime!
June 8, 2007

KenP
Top ten!
June 8, 2007

David Canada
I’m having Technical issues as well….
June 8, 2007

pegleg
I can’t play it either.
June 8, 2007

TagWorld Brian
Top 10 babeeeee.
June 8, 2007

Chris George
Having problems here too. Since WLTV went over to Viddler I have had rotten problems with buffering and Quicktime takes along time to download..
Still worth the effort but would be nice if I could watch as easily as I used to!
June 8, 2007

Mike
So, what’s the big deal about being Top Ten?
June 8, 2007

glenn levine
top 10?
June 8, 2007

cruster
Yup, the streaming seems to be in some trouble. But downloading the *.mov works with no problems. Grab it, if you’re in trouble with viddler.
June 8, 2007

Mike S.
Beaujalais?? Oh boy…
June 8, 2007

gustasopher
I’ll take a Beaujolais over a syrupy fruit bomb any day. Vive Beaujolais!
June 8, 2007

matthews
beaujolais is always getting type cast its not just for turkey day
June 8, 2007

Hank
of course
June 8, 2007

Rob
Click “Streaming” button on Viddler player to switch to Progressive Download.
June 8, 2007

cruster
QOTD: Yes.
June 8, 2007

Rob B.
QOTD: Yes, I have only had the Noveau.
June 8, 2007

gustasopher
Quicktime is working…
June 8, 2007

Pastore
Beaujolais in the summer? There’s not much better! Easy drinking, not pretentious, gotta love it!
June 8, 2007

David Toney
quicktime worked fine for me!

i love tea as well.

before getting into wine, i would spend time tasting and sipping fine oolongs, whites, fruity blacks, anything really. and now that wine is consuming my palate instead of tea, the tea drawer is both jealous and proud to have prepared my taste buds for something even greater.
June 8, 2007

Colin Devroe
Hello everyone… As Rob pointed out in his comment, progressive should work fine. We’re having some streaming hiccups and we’ll get the ship pointed back in the right direction soon.

Great episode, as usual!
June 8, 2007

geespot
Thanks for bringing the good Beaujolais to the tasting table, I think it’s something we definitely needed to see. I have to admit, with all the Nouveau and Villages, Jadot and Georges D, I have a bit of a prejudice against the Gamay grape. I think wine retailers are afraid to stock good Beaujolais, thinking people won’t buy them on account of their lesser counterparts. I will surely seek some of these out for my tasting in the future.
June 8, 2007

Jared B
QOTD – Nope, no bias for or against Beaujolais here. *flexes muscles of non-judgmentalism*
June 8, 2007

portland guy
Another Top 100. Very interesting episode. QOTD -Yep, and given all the wines I have yet to try, don’t think gamay will make its way onto my ‘must drink’ list for some time. sorry, gamay. might try to get one of my wine buddies to buy a couple of good bottles for our tasting sessions, tho.
June 8, 2007

amgryger
sweet. I asked for this a while back with one of the “what do you want me to post qotds.” Thanks Gary. I will watch it later when I get home from work.
June 8, 2007

Shadowbird
QOTD: I can’t say that I have any prejudice for or against Beaujolais…as I’ve never had any.
June 8, 2007

Orion Slayer
What an awesome series of tastings we got this week! Talk about QPR, Wine Library TV offers the best QPR in wine tasting anywhere. Too bad the virtual tasting feature on my computer isn’t working.

QOTD: Prejudice against Beaujolais? No WAY!

I just wish I could try more. But at $15 a bottle, I’ll be experiencing this part of Burgundy a lot sooner than the Pinot noir side.
June 8, 2007

Neil
Yeh, progressive works on viddler. I have only ever tried the Beaujolais Nouveau and what can I say? It wasn’t my cup of tea, however I am intrigued by the primeire crus and will seek some out in the future. EPH

Have a great weekend Vayniacs!
June 8, 2007

CindyW
QOTD: I suppose I do have a bit of prejudice against beaujolais, mostly because it was a starter wine for me. Anything I drank when I was 20ish was usually pretty bad. However, I’m willing to brush aside the bad preconceptions and give it a try.

I’m especially eager now that Gary has compared them to tea. Yes, I am a HUGE tea geek, and probably spend as much time tasting and comparing teas (not that Lipton or herbal crap) as I do wine.
June 8, 2007

sharon
And I thought Beaujolais was a band from New Orleans. No, I don’t have any
bias (aka prejudice)toward Beaujolais. I’m not informed enough to be snobbish. Willing to give it a try, though, especially with duck.
June 8, 2007

Tom (vtjones)
QOTD: I have not had a Beaujolais that I am aware of yet so no I am not prejudiced towards it. Guess I will have to add it to my ever growing list.
June 8, 2007

Wine-ot
Gary, you crack me up!!! Q.O.D. Not about cru….Thanks for another entertaining show!
June 8, 2007

JC
Nope. Just with France in general a few years back over something or other.
June 8, 2007

3dvw
QOTD: well my feelings on the beaujolais are best described with a Ralph Steadman quote: “I was with a so-called expert. I was talking about Beaujolais. He said “I’m not talking about that, it’s not wine. Personally, I just stopped talking. It’s totally ridiculous …. it’s wine I love …. Do you like Van Gogh and do you like Picasso? Personally, I don’t like Picasso. I don’t understand Picasso. But I don’t say Picasso is a bad painter”

Now if only the Wine shops on Eastern Long Island carried some Beaujolais Cru
June 8, 2007

BCWinesAreIn
QOTD: given that I have only had Beaujolais Nouveau and mainly George Daboeuf stuff I am one of those people who have a prejudice against it. I’ll have to look for some better stuff to try. As for the Gamay grape I did have a Gamay Noir from the St Hubertus winery here in BC. It had a very prounced peppery taste which I liked. Was great with the beef short ribs I had.
June 8, 2007

patrill
QOTD: No! I love beaujolais! But I do hate the cheap stuff. The ones you tried today looked really good. And you made me want lamb too.
June 8, 2007

boyd
yeah, not a Beaujolais fan here. But I’m always open minded. It’s just that when I’m promised they’re good, I still end up not liking them.
June 8, 2007

italianwinelover
BOO! HOO! Not working??? Can’t get my GV fix for the day….I’m bummed cause I really like Beaujolais!! I have tasted some very nice ones and would love to hear what you have to say!!!
June 8, 2007

Cam
QOTD: I like beaujolais! But my fiance IS prejudiced, so we never really buy it. Thanks for this show! I think he’s willing to give it a try now.
June 8, 2007

Jonathon M Chicago
If Viddler isnt’ working download the Quicktime version- it takes about 3 minutes, but, oh, is it worth it!!!!!
QOTD: When I was in Burgandy last year my eyes were opened wide to the Beaujolais!!!!!!
June 8, 2007

Chris George
Guilty!!
June 8, 2007

John Witherspoon
for some reason the video won’t play
June 8, 2007

E
Hate the Beaujolais? No! Love the Beaujolais.

Never had the nouveau, though, so maybe that might have something to do with it.
June 8, 2007

Billy G
No, I’ve enjoyed beaujolais in the past but haven’t had a bottle in a couple of years. Great show, it reminds me to find some to stick in the cellar.
June 8, 2007

cgf
great episode! I will have to check one of these out.

QOTD: I had a HUGE prejudica against beajolais because of that godawful noveau, and also the louis jadot beajoulais sucks in my opinion as well. however, i once had the fortune of having a morgon that someone bought thinking it was a pinot from burgundy. I went into thinking it would suck, but i was blown away by how delicious and food-friendly it was. it also wasn’t simple by any means.
June 8, 2007

AcrobaticFish
Big intro! Getting a little loonie after filming so many episodes in a row?
June 8, 2007

Dr. Dan
Thanks for waking people up to what some of us already know. Cru Beaujolais ROCK. Hopefully, there won’t be a Sideways effect.
QOTD: Big NO.
June 8, 2007

yowens44
Thanks GV- the Gamay will be searched out. QOTD: Yes- but no longer.
June 8, 2007

RieslingRon
No prejudice here………I’ve never had any of the Noveau versions, but give me a Fleurie, or a Morgon and I’ll be happy.
June 8, 2007

Randy B
Good ep. Cru Beaujolais rocks. It’s the only Gamay that is age worthy. You can’t find a true Gamay outside of France. Did you also know that Gamay is a clone of Pinot Noir?

Ciao
June 8, 2007

Tommy Mack
QOTD Yes, but I may have to rethink after I try some Cru.
June 8, 2007

Randy B
I need to clarify something I stated earlier. Gamay Beaujolais, especially in California, is a clone of Pinot Noir. Cru Beaujolais is a blend that consists mostly of the Gamay grape which may or may not be a prehistoric clone of pinot noir. Blah, blah, blah…and so what? Just thought you might want to know.
June 8, 2007

half century
Well shut my mouth! And open my wine mind! top 10 Gary. and therein lies my ans. to the QOTD.
The rubber ball you referred to is a Spalding or as we’ses on Long Island used to call it a Spaldeen with which you play ‘Ham and Eggs’. On the street with just an infield. the pitch is a one bouncer with as much spin as you can and the batter slaps it with his/her palm. no gloves. awesome ballgame!
June 8, 2007

Fco.
Not really prejudice, cause I’ve never had it…never even heard of it ’til now. Gonna have to keep my eyes open
June 8, 2007

Harold
QOTD: All I’m really familiar with is the nouveau and I don’t think it’s bad but just…insubstantial. Always figured that the Cru would be better but never sought it out…until now.
June 8, 2007

caleb
Prejudiced…but i will be ordering some soon because I havent given it a fair shot. I would like to try some of the nicer versions that you highlighted. Hope your rockin it hardcore in GREECE!
June 8, 2007

amgryger
I love the flower and rose petal flavors and in fact, a couple of weeks ago I did eat a flower, a couple actually, to work on that part of my palate. Taking the advice of the palate buidling episode I tasted a bunch of other earthy-forest things too.

QOTD: Nope. I enjoy pretty much any wine that tastes like rose petals. I actually seek them out.
June 8, 2007

Dan. M.
Beaujolais Nouveau – definite prejudice against. Ridiculous stuff!

Beaujolais like the ones in today’s tasting I have a definite prejudice for. The best value of any wine in the world today.
June 8, 2007

Frank R
Gary, beautiful show again today. I’m going to hit up some Bo jo lay soon. Can’t wait to try it. Speaking of that, and I’m just being your friend here, have you considered taking a couple French lessons just to get some pronounciation down? It might make you happy. Just a thought!
June 8, 2007

mas
OK OK – yes, I definitely think Beaujolais is sub-standard … I haven’t had a good bottle yet – but I trust you, so I’ll give a cru Beaujolais a try.
June 8, 2007

Billman
QOTD: yes I’ve been slighted by Beaujolais in the past, but perhaps I’ll give it another go.
June 8, 2007

Simon D
As a longtime lurker this episode has brought me out of the shadows…

I used to really enjoy some Beaujolais several years ago. Then I had a bad one and next read an article in some magazine about how they were wines that experienced wine drinkers wouldn’t even consider…so I did form a preconceived bias against them. I think I’ll give them another shot now though.

Thanks for another great episode!
June 8, 2007

Montrose
QOTD: I have had a good number of the cru Beaujolais, and have no prejudice. I just don’t drink them because I do not have a taste for fetid, rotting bananas that seems to be Beaujolaisâ€™ constant hallmark.
June 8, 2007

James
Another brilliant episode. Great lushness!

QOTD: Nope.
June 8, 2007

Jen
You’re such a clown. The good kind, not the creepy kind…
QOTD: No. Never was.
June 8, 2007

Kevin
QOTD: No, I’ll try anything.
June 8, 2007

wildebeest
QOTD: I’m only prejudiced towards the crummy Beaujolais that we get in high desert Nevada. I’d be happy to get my hands on a few bottles of the stuff you were sipping on in this episode.
June 8, 2007

Greg B.
Big G. Another Wine to run out and Try. Count me in, I’m not Scared! QOTD We drink all wines, all Wines.
June 8, 2007

Juiced
Gary,

You’re right on with quality of better Gamays. Have you tried Nicolas Potel’s Chenas vielles vignes? Worthy, I believe.
June 8, 2007

HipandKneeDoc
No prejudice in that I wouldn’t drink it or look down…but I do have some preconceived notions of it being less serious and better for casual drinking.
June 8, 2007

Ben N.
QOTD: No.
June 8, 2007

portman
Beaujolais? Cru?

I think it’s illegal to have cru beaujolais in Maine. I have only seen and drank Georges Debouef’s nouveau stuff with the pretty flower labels.

Sigh.

QOTD: Nope. I’ll be looking the shelves in the better stores now for the cru beaujolais. Then I’ll reconsider if I’m prejudiced against beaujolais.
June 8, 2007

Jennifer
QOTD: No.
Miss you!
June 8, 2007

Bossman
The opening and closing of this show is off the hook, dudes. Talk about bringing the thunder! This is the 6th or 7th consecutive show? Dang, you rule.

Disagree with the comment about learning “proper” French pronunciation, you communicate and make yourself understood and that’s the objective n’est pas?
Besides it adds to the charm and persona. That attitude is exactly the snootiness that “we’re trying to change the wine world” , i’snt it?

QOTD: being r
June 8, 2007

Bossman
The opening and closing of this show is off the hook, dudes. Talk about bringing the thunder! This is the 6th or 7th consecutive show? Dang, you rule.

Disagree with the comment about learning “proper” French pronunciation, you communicate and make yourself understood and that’s the objective n’est pas?
Besides it adds to the charm and persona. That attitude is exactly the snootiness that “we’re trying to change the wine world” , i’snt it?

QOTD: being r
June 8, 2007

Bossman
Wow! that was freaky, dunno what happened but I think I just had a major flashback. Consider this my three cents.

As I was saying, being new to the wine world I guess I’m prejudiced in favor of as I recall as a child watching the local news stories about the excitement and anticipation of the first shipment each year. I recall queues of Cabbage Patch and Tickle Me Elmo proportion. I figured it must be a good thing.

Definitely surprised about the aging thing I also thought it was something that should be consumed sooner rather then later.

Well. you did it again, I started a new cart……. damn you Vay-ner-chuk you’ll be the end of my marriage yet!
June 8, 2007

dkeck
Hey Gary, do you got change for a nickle?
QOTD: Nope, Not Yet. I am amazed how many types of wines that have been given a bad name. Keep up the good work.
June 8, 2007

tarheel17
I’ve never even SEEN a Cru Beaujolais. Which speaks more to my lack of knowledge than the lack of diversity I’ve been exposed to. . . Next time I’m near one, I’ll grab it. Unless you wanna put one on free.winelibrary.com, because I’m a sucker for that site like you would not believe. . . (Luckily, not for $20+ pinot grigio, however)
June 8, 2007

Denise W
Love this string of episodes. No, I don’t have a prejudice about beaujolais. I’ve only tried a couple so far. They weren’t bad but not worth writing home about. I’ll try one or two from this show soon and give the gamay grape another shot!
June 8, 2007

Jon B.
great show, the pennies at the end hilarious…QOTD no not at all prejudice against beaujolais. Exspecially after todays episode I’m always up for some outstanding QPR… I should be into abottle of Beaujolais by tomarrow evening…Hope your enjoying your trip..Catch ya later
June 8, 2007

Gravisman
Nope – not prejudiced
June 8, 2007

PeteC
My brother brought a Beujolais to Thanksgiving dinner last year (said it would go well with the turkey). One of the few wines I have ever dumped out (very embarrasing). Went with the MacMurray pinot noir instead.

Maybe I should revisit the Gamay grape, however, especially with the QPR.

Love the pennies in the eyes.
June 8, 2007

Darlene O.
Love the episode, Gary! QOD: Well, maybe a little predudice. For some reason, I want to compare Beaujolais with Yago Sangria….
June 8, 2007

ciaobarbara
I not prejudice of this wine. It’s well suited with a nice light pasta with raw tomato sauce. It’s a summer wine. I like it – how’s the VACA treating you Gary?
June 8, 2007

MikeyB
qotd: no prejudice. just had the bad debeuff once and have been hoping for an episode like this – nice!
June 8, 2007

Kathleen Lisson
Gary,
Nope, I’m not against the Beaujolais. Photos of me and Jean Paul Brun on my website – http://www.myspace.com/gamay
Kathleen
Albany, NY
June 8, 2007

Grapedigger
Gotta admit to you G that I was not thinking much of Beaujolais…you’ve changed my mind about now!
I appreciate the effort you’re putting into filming all these episodes on one day…your palate must be on fire!

Cheers,

Garpedigger – Montreal
June 8, 2007

t_moderne
hey Gary. Nice shirt. Have I seen it before?
yeah yeah yeah, I know. just a running joke.
anyway – the QOTD –
I am not prejudiced against cheap, watery overly fruity and one dimensional wines like Beaujolais. I happen to like both the “cold duck” like flavor profile of Beaujolais Nouveau as well as the thin, fruity but often times dry and acidic wines from Morgon, Fleurie and Brouilly. I like it when I don’t even want to finish the whole bottle because the wine is too tart and uninteresting. Smell the sarcasm.
Maybe if I tasted something good – but too many bad DuBouef’s have led me to better place my money on Spanish wines and now wines from Portugal too.
June 8, 2007

thabeav
Gary,

Great thinking. Nice topic. Ther are many good cru beaujolais. These would be great for a “taste-along-with-Gary” episode as they are something everyone could afford and enjoy. Thanks again for the WLTV-a-thon. I hope you’re drunk and (more)obnoxious by the last episode.
June 8, 2007

Susan
Gary-Thanks for ONCE again challenging us to try new things. Never tried a Beaujolais before. I will soon. Another fabulous ep!!!
June 8, 2007

Dave Canada
Come on….how many beaujolais do you really drink?
QOTD – Guilty as charged…I would never have bought a beaujolais…never! But, I’ll give it a look and let you know.
June 8, 2007

TROC
Wow! Cru Beaujolais, can’t wait for the Cru Rose’s episode. I’m not prejudice, but I do tend to discriminate. Is that a hate crime?
June 8, 2007

KW
I don’t care for beaujolais. Not my cup of tea. Too light. But will consider cru b…and give it a try based on yor recommendation.
June 8, 2007

Wine Lush
Beaujolais rocks it and always has. It’s all about place and time and the wine that moves the moment!
June 8, 2007

vivaitalia
QOTD: Hell yeah I have a preconcieved bias against the gamay grape, but it’s georges fault. If he didn’t make that aweful sewer water he calls wine we wouldn’t have this problem. My wife is ready to strangle you for dissing her Earl Grey tea, it’s her favorite thing in the world. But hey, we’re cool, cuz oolong is my favorite.
June 8, 2007

Larry
Boones farm = beaujolais

QOTD: GUILTY! Only 16 bones, am looking forward to trying it.
June 8, 2007

nougat
I cut my wine teeth on Georges Debouef Beaujolais when I was 22 or 23 so I have a soft spot. Great memories! I’ve tried his cru efforts and they usually disappoint but I like what you’re bringing with these three. Note to self…look for the horse on the bottle!
June 9, 2007

nougat
DuBouef is getting dissed here. Back the f up – he’s the Mondavi of France!
June 9, 2007

Halden
Hey GV I have no good or bad preconceptions of Beaujolais but look forward to my first glass now.
June 9, 2007

ChadD.
So far I’ve only had cheap crappy stuff, but I’ll try anything. Hope you took a cab home-starting to get a little crazy!
June 9, 2007

cpd
QOTD: Yes… but I’m willing to try a Cru. By the way, isn’t silver needles typically a white tea, rather than an oolong?
June 9, 2007

JCfromtheWC
To be perfectly, honest I am probably a little biased. Doesn’t mean I don’t buy ‘em or drink ‘em. I actually got into a fairly heated argument just the past weekend. A friend of mine was trying to convince me that all Beaujolais was crap and that the French were embarrassed to even produce it; the only reason it was still grown was because foolish Americans drank it. I tried very hard to convince him that Noveau is definitely more about marketing than wine, there was some good stuff out there. Long story short he was unwilling to listen to reason. I’ll send him a link to this video and see if Gary and the Vaynernation can do any better.
June 9, 2007

Autoproxy
Not my cup o’ tea for today’s episode, but interesting nonetheless.

QOTD – No prejudice, just haven’t found any I affirmatively enjoy. There are a few I recognize as being good, but just aren’t what I’d actively seek out other than to fulfill my desire to try new things. My most enjoyed wine I’ve had from Gamay was a Canadian one, so go figure.
June 9, 2007

ktw
gv – i have no prejudice against the Beau (unlike your prejudices against the SoCal female)after WLTV episode #160 taught me not to judge.
June 9, 2007

Casey
I’ve absolutely been prejudiced. Up until this point it has only been Villages and Noveau that I’ve had, and here in Japan, they are big wine marketing events when they come out each year, and very dissapointing. These Cru look interesting, and even from the labels they look like they have subsistence. Good episode, and good topic. Thanks.
June 9, 2007

john maki
QOTD: no prejudice. A Beaujolais Village (Marmot, I think) was one of my favorite wines at the pizza parlor 40 years ago. I still drink it ocassionally, and maybe should more. Nice episode.
June 9, 2007

KC DAN
Qotd: NO I will try anything once, And if i like it i’ll try it twice . Great ep G You look like your getting a little hopped up on the goof ball !!! I can’t wait to see the last ep of this marathon , should be pretty good stuff . Thanks Once again for your dedication to the vaynernation .
June 9, 2007

Kevin
Gary, +2 points for you. I’m big into high quality tea and I found it interesting you are too.

Silver needle or Pai Mu Tan loose leaf tea is the best.
June 9, 2007

YoungDave
QOTD: Hey- I don’t knock ANY wine because I know that there is a well-made example of every type of wine out there. THAT BEING SAID (it’s infectious- gotta cut back on that phrase), I’m usually not that enthused about the thought of “Beaujolais Nuveau,” and the carbonic maceration and how the wine hits shelves within a month of the harvest. REAL Beaujolais, however, is still on my “Wines Yet To Be Tasted” list, and it just moved up a few notches in priority. Thanks BIG G. (I just tackled my first “Groovy,” and I got an Albarino to conquer later this week.)
June 9, 2007

Joseph M. Kennedy
QOTD: Nope..
June 9, 2007

cjm
QOTD: No, I’m new to wine I don’t have a prejudice for any wine.
June 9, 2007

Kirk
QOTD: Do I knock Beaujolais??? Hellz No! It was the first red wine I had that was reccomended to be served slightly chilled. What an amazing red wine. I think we had Pork with it….phenominal. It was a Kermit wine…with a simple white & black label with “Beaujolais” in cursive on it….I forget the producer now. I think we’ve all had our moments though where our minds were closed off to one kind of wine or another. I can certainly say I am guilty of that…however life is good and I have finally seen the light. I have an opening in my cellar for a little bit of everything today…
June 9, 2007

Pablo
Definitely not prejudice towards the Beaujolais(and neither is my spell checker, to my surprise =) but I have never heard of it. I do intend to go try it now though! Keep bringing the thunder GV!!
June 9, 2007

Ferrigno
Finally beaujolais thank you!!! Seriously this 12-episode rumble has been great since you have attacked some grapes/regions that were completely missing in the show. Now I’m crossing fingers and wishing to see an alsatian gewurztraminer episode soon as well as a dream I have, an episode where 2 Sauternes fight 2 Tokaji and your two cents on the differences of the regions THANK YOU GARY!!!! I HOPE YOU’RE HAVING A GREAT TRIP
June 9, 2007

Ferrigno
oh and I’ve always have been intrigued by Beaujolais. Never thought of it as being inferior, although I’ve never seen one scored ” x>92″. Could it be that the 95 and higher is unachievable in this category??????????????
June 9, 2007

TD
Great to see the oft-overlooked Beaujolais crus getting some attention. Summer’s coming and it’s time to drink a few slightly chilled bottles of Morgan, and Julienas

Don’t forget the Cote de Puy, lovely things there!
June 9, 2007

Suzanne
Another great episode! QOTD: I’ve never tried a Beaujolais (is that weird??), so I have no preconceived ideas about it. I need to go buy a couple and try them out.
June 9, 2007

Robin
It was impossible to watch this last night no matter what I tried. This AM, no problems with streaming. Must be the traffic.
I was prejudiced against Beaujolais, but am willing to start over with it. I will seek them out.
June 9, 2007

FTboomer
QOTD: Yep, cause George sux!
June 9, 2007

Robert F
QOTD: No prejudice here. I’ve never tried Beaujolais Nouveau, or even regular Beaujolais. Just villages and Cru, so I’ve never experienced the crappy crap. Vive le Cepage Gamay!

By the way, if beaujolais doesn’t suck, what about the gamay based wines in the loire, like from the touraine?
June 9, 2007

J Crazy
First of all, what happened to the good old days of like episode 10 when there was only 3 comments? Now it takes a half hour to load the comment page, hehehe!

QOTD: You guys want to know about Beaujolais? Well, we also would like to know a little bit over here in Japan. You say Beaujolais and everyone thinks good old George (what’s with dicks named george?!?). The Nouveau comes out here before anywhere, even France and we get the “made for 7-11″ junk. If you’re intrepid you can find the good juice but ON THE WHOLE I feel sorry for Gamay. Poor grape. Being said that, the potential Bojolay has as a way value wine is exciting and I hope more producers and importers get hip to it.
June 9, 2007

Elliot Essman
I love the Beaujolais Crus and hate the bubblegum type Beaujolais (and fortunately know the difference). I’m three wines into tasting all the 10 Crus. I’ve enjoyed the Joseph Drouhin Moulin-Ã -Vent 2005, the Georges Dubouef RÃ©gniÃ© 2005, and the ChÃ¢teau Thivin Brouilly 2005.

Having a great time with these, and, yes, the value is there.
June 9, 2007

maggiej
QOTD: I have to admit that before I had tasted good wine in general, I really liked george’s beaujolais village. You know, in the grocery store with the flowers on the bottle. Now that I have tasted much more of what is out there, I still like the cru beaujolais, especially Morgon. Will have to try these others.
June 9, 2007

NathanN
Great show with some great wines!

QOTD: Only Beaujolais i’ve ever had were the Jadot a couple of time. Can’t wait to try some Cru. Thanks for expanding my wine world.
June 9, 2007

IanY
Hmm, I have to confess to being a bit prejudiced against the Beaujolais… after watching this though I think it’s time I tried some better stuff! Great episode!
June 9, 2007

lifestooshort
QOTD: Definitely prejudiced toward Beaujolais, because before I started getting serious about wine, my only point of reference was nouveau beau. (every September, the local wine store would sell it). I hated that stuff, and never gave it another thought. Actually, Eric Asimov did an interesting blog piece on it not long ago. Definitely willing to give this a shot–cheers.
June 9, 2007

SoCal
QOTD: Yes I always thought of it like chablis….. but since you broke me out of that stigma…why should this be any different? For the education G!
June 9, 2007

Dusty
qotd: definately prejudice against beaujolais. only ones i’ve had are the deboufs and equally priced ones. the grand cru’s of beaujolais (the ones you tasted, for example) i’ve never heard of nor tried. once again gary v, always breaking down the wine stereotypes for me. thanks
June 9, 2007

Bettina
Cru B’s are great, and Kermit does a good job of importing so we’re lucky we live near enuf Kermit’s store.

yes, am not a fan of pinkish swillish George Debuf N B’s.

Great show, hope Greece is treating you well.
June 9, 2007

Dan Jaworek
Prejucided against Gamay? No way. I buy at least one case of Beaujolais every year. Its the perfect casual wine to consume with my roasted chicken (slightly brined, browned perfectly, and served w/a thyme scented au jus) and a gratin of potato. Its great with pate too. But more important, there is no such thing as an inferior grape. Grapes are like cuts of meat. The belly is not inferior to the loin. Its just different and has different applications. Wines are the same way. Why drink a monster Cab with roast chicken? There’s beauty not only in the wines themselves but in the interplay between the food, wine, occasion, atmosphere, and the company its consumed with. People often speak of how a simple wine consumed on vaction in France in a bistro tasted so much better than it did when they tried it here. But you can create your own precious moments with wine, food, and company if you open yourself to the simple charms that each variety has to offer and celebrate it for what it is. Once you do that you begin to enjoy cotes du rhone with simple beef stew, Chinon with a filet mignon, vouvray with scallops, sancerre with oysters, and rose with ratatoulle. Just ask yourself “what is its nature, what does this wine do?”

Dan J
June 9, 2007

Jim in Atlanta
No issues with beaujolais. Like it a lot. Thanks for reminding me to pick some up.
June 9, 2007

Skol
Nope, not prejudiced on Beaujolais except for the Nouveau.

I was hoping you wouldn’t talk about them so I can keep buying them on the cheap
June 9, 2007

vibemore
If I haven’t bought of Beaujolais in the past 8 years does that make me prejudiced against it? So yeah, I probably am. I will go to the principals office and pick up said bottle of Beaujolais.
June 9, 2007

PhilB
QOTD: Even though I DID have one or two bottles of really nice Beaujolais, I guess that I still get scared when someone brings Beaujolais over for dinner… But hey, episodes like this one are putting one more nail in the Beaujolais prejudice’s coffin, which is a very good thing!
June 9, 2007

JimmyB
I am not scared of Beaujolais as I have not drank any to this date, but did buy a bottle a couple of weeks ago. Louis Jadot 2005. Pulled it out, set it on the table and will consume tonight with leftover bacon wrapped steak from the other night. Wish me luck.
June 9, 2007

drwMD
QOtD: Yes…
June 9, 2007

Wimberly Miree
I found your “tea” comment interesting. I will look for this as an identifier when I next drink Beaujolais. In blind tastings, my most successful identifier of Beaujolais is a banana and strawberry aroma & flavor. 42 years ago when I first started drinking wine, Beaujolais was among the first wines I ever drank. Back then I drank them almost immediately, but about a decade later I started holding some (Cru Beaujolais) back for 5-10 years in good vintages. I found they get amazingly more Burgundian in their taste profile. On very rare occasions, I have had 15-20 year old Beaujolais, which had become virtually indistinguishable from a good Beaune.
June 9, 2007

Wimberly Miree
One additional comment: The banana I get with youngish Beaujolais begins to fade with age, or gets covered up, with many other complex nuances, as most good reds will do. I never have been a big buyer of Beaujolais, but always have about a case lying around the cellar….all Cru.
June 9, 2007

ChefD
QOTD- Of course I cant stand it, the first time i had gamey was in 1983 around thanksgiving and it was good to me, of course all the wine snobs laughed at my palate and I havent gone back since, however Gary you changed my mind and I am going to seek them out and get the last laugh.
June 9, 2007

mikeyrad
i love cru beaujolais!
June 9, 2007

ecola
QOTD: I thought all beaujolais was cheap and nasty! I’ll have to look in to this.
June 9, 2007

Karl Laczko
QOTD – Yes. Had a Fleuri last year and it was OK, but didn’t rock my world. Haven’t had a Beaujolais since, maybe need to put the area back onto my buy list to see if things have changed.
June 9, 2007

Sully
mmmm toilet water Beaujolais……..cant wait. *puking*
June 9, 2007

Marc
QOTD: I’m not prejudice against Beaujolais. I’m just judice against it. Prejudice suggests I’m pre-judging, and instead I’m judging it off what I’ve had in the past, and I just don’t really like it. I just don’t like some grapes. I don’t really like Gamay, just like I don’t really like Sangiovese.

I think this is a problem with the wine world. Not Beaujolais; I have not problem with people liking it. But it seems like people think if you like wine you should have some respect for every varietal. What’s wrong with just knowing that I don’t like wine from certain grapes? Shouldn’t I just trust MY palate?
June 9, 2007

Dominus
I’m one of the few that doesn’t mind having the DuBoeuf Nouveau at Thanksgiving. Whatever it takes to get the other side of the family to even try wine, I’ll do it. Of course, I then slip in a bottle of Flowers Pinot so I can show them what “real” wine tastes like.

Good show. Unfortunately, you’re already sold out of the Roilette:

Cheers!
June 9, 2007

Bobinnati
QOTD – the only Beaujolais I’ve ever had was heinous; ‘course it probably wasn’t the good stuff, so yes, I am prejudiced in regard to Beaujolais. I’ll try to be a little more open-minded.
June 10, 2007

Shad
QOTD- I can honestly say I have never had a legitimate beaujolais, so i have no prejudices….after watching this episode, damn skippy that I will try one soon.
June 10, 2007

Nico
Cool theme!

QOTD: I haven’t had too many Beaujolais, but I can honestly say that I have had a very positive attitude toward this wine and want to seek out great values (find something other than Louis Jadot).

quick question, is there a difference between “Beaujolais” and “Beaujolais Villages”?
June 10, 2007

EdKoo
I like my beaujolais crus. They’re a different world compared to the beaujolais villages.

And beaujolais is the lowest classification followed by beaujolais villages, followed by beaujolais cru’s.
June 10, 2007

LMoC
(Been a lurker for a few episodes now… First comment.)

QOTD: I’m a kosher wine drinker, so as it is, I’m constricted varietal-wise. I don’t believe that there is any kosher Beaujolais exported from France. If I’m correct, then we have only imitation Beaujolais (Nouveau) from Gamay grapes grown in the Golan Heights. The latter is a delicious, fruity wine, though it goes bad very quickly.

Am I correct in assuming that what Gary was tasting was prepared with a crush-fermentation and not carbonic maceration?
June 10, 2007

MikeBro
Great show, keep bringing the Thunder! Your alcohol level must be getting up there after all these ep’s. Can’t wait till the next one..

QOTD: Not really prejudice, Iâ€™ve never had or heard of them until now. It’s on my list to seek out.

MB
June 10, 2007

Bart F
QOTD: No, have liked them since the first sip.
June 10, 2007

Keith
Great Show

After writing Beaujolais off as weak soda, I may need to reconsider

Thanks for exposing me to it again
June 10, 2007

Carolyn
QOTD – Cru Beaujolais are one of the best kept secrets in the wine world. Yum!
June 10, 2007

Aaron
All sold out!!! Argh. Never tried one but curious.
June 10, 2007

FredinNYC
QOTD: I’ve always loved Beaujolais in the summer, nicely chilled. It’s SO easy to drink — even without food.
June 10, 2007

r3dwine
Great shout-out to Kermit Lynch! I am a huge fan of his wine, I live close to his retail store, and shop there a lot. Also, I highly recommend his book (Adventures on the Wine Route)- it helped shape my thoughts about wine and it’s just a lot of fun. Along with the Vayniaks (with a little bit a’ Gary), Kermit has been changing the wine world.
QOTD: I like beaujolais a lot, probably drinking a couple bottles a month this time of year.
June 10, 2007

Chris Fehnel
QOTD: Not very experienced with the Beaujolais, so I would have to go with No on that one Alex.
June 10, 2007

Dude Man
QOTD: Too young to form any predjudices. Don’t even know who George Duboeuf is. Have had Beujolais several times and they were delicious.
June 10, 2007

PjC
Hey Gary,

I’ve just started watching your show – and I love it! Your enthusiasm for wine is fun to watch. You got me and my wife to purchase some of the wines that you recommended -purchased from your site of course =) We can’t wait to try them
June 10, 2007

Winodontist
Nice episode, thanks for showing us the other side of Gamay.

QOTD: Hell yeah I’m biased, they typically taste pretty poor!
June 10, 2007

dz
As usual right on the money, these are great wines that are the Rodney Dangerfield of the wine world.They are perfect for summer. One of the most memorable meals I ever had was a lunch at Mama’s Fish House in Maui where I had Ono paired with a 5 year old 1998 Moulin a Vent from George Duboeuf. At least for me they do improve with mid term storage, for instance the 2003’s are drinking great right now. The only problem I have with them is that the Mabileau Bourgeuil 2005 does everthing in a similiar fashion only better. I fear that this wine has changed me forever.
June 11, 2007

Oregon Sipper
Dude, as much as I like the pre-recorded episodes…I still know you are gone. Come back to us Gary!

QOTD: No prejudice, how could I with a teacher such as you

By the way…the white board made no sense. I still missing…guys? Gary is there something we should know about? Don’t ask Don’t Tell?
June 11, 2007

Medo
Another eye opening episode Gary! I’m just following your recs and try something new: Did you ever had a “Scheurebe” or a “Domina” wine from Germany?

QOTD: No.
June 11, 2007

The Other Robert
QOTD: Yes, I do have a prejudice against Beaujolais, especially Beaujolais Nouveau. They are way too tutti-frutti for me!
June 11, 2007

tim
QOTD: this is the one spot in the wine world where I am ahead of the curve. When I was a young man, on a date, I was at a nice restaurant and orderd a Cru Beaujolais, of course I had no idea what I was ordering! I lucked out! The wine had a great floral bouquet, and tasted great. I have been a fan ever since!
June 11, 2007

Ryan D
QotD: No preconceived notions whatsoever.
June 11, 2007

Jim H.
QOTD:Love the Crus! I buy them in all great vintages.

Cheers
June 11, 2007

Grasshopper
QOTD – Yes, only tried one and it was George’s Nouveau and did not care for it at all…

Some frinds of ours love Gamay Rouge which is a pink, and I am not to keen on that either…BUT if my Sensei says we should try a real Beaujolais and have an open mind….we will.

Grasshopper
June 11, 2007

Andy
Love the awesome Beaujolais G ….

QOTD– Not scared of the Gamay or the Beaujolias
June 11, 2007

drummerboy
definitely had a negative impression of Beauj. Like you said, around the holidays had the lousy cheap ones…i’ll have to revisit…thanks!
June 11, 2007

Michael H
QOTD: I’m always open to different varietals, so no, I don’t have any preconceived notions about Beaujolais. I am a little reticent about hitting up Beaujolais Nouveau again. I haven’t had it in a long time, and I am afraid that I will be extremely let down…
June 11, 2007

John P
QOTD: Beaujolais…..nope, don’t like em….especially the Nouveau

I love WLTV though and it’s great you tasted them for us!!
June 11, 2007

John Blue Label
GV,
Not a real fan of these, but thanks for the review. Besides, I’ve got so many other great wines that you’ve recommended it will take a LONG time to get through them all.
JW
June 11, 2007

Lurkerdog
QOTD: I am prejudice towards Beaujolais, I do have preconceived notions about it. Although I can say that I probably have them towards most varietals. I do have certain expectations for a given varietal. That being said, I look forward to the new Beaujolais tastings every November. Its a tradition. Although its probably the only time I drink it during the year.
June 11, 2007

Chris
Great episode Gary. I like the Beaujolais and think, along with Pinot Noir, it is a great red wine for the summer. Thanks for identifying the one with the “heat”, I don’t like my Pinot with heat nor do I like my Beaujolais with heat. It should be what it is — fruit forward with a great bouquet and easy finish.
June 11, 2007

Mike
Having these with light summer meals is great! My question is whether one should be chilling these prior to opening them? I get a variety of answers to that question, so I thought I’d see what people think. (20 minutes, 1hr??? How long to chill them, or don’t chill at all?)
June 11, 2007

eatapc
QOTD: Yes, I’m prejudiced against Beaujolais — but not bigoted about it. That is, my prejudice is not unfair, obstinate or ignorant.

About 15 years ago I read an article about how Beaujolais was the best bang for the buck in the wine world — classic, outstanding French wine for reasonable prices. I bought few (Fluerie, Morgon, Brouilly) that had been reviewed highly, but ended up very disappointed. My recollection is that I found them on the light, acidic side, with some sour strawberry and banana fruit but not much else. I just crossed them off my list of things to try.

I’ll try one again — but only for Gary. Mark B
June 11, 2007

MtnCharlie
Great episode. QOTD: Yes, but with no good reason. Have to add Beaujolais to my “shortcomings” list.
June 11, 2007

Carlitos
QOTD: I went through a phase a few years back when I loved Brouilly and Fleurie. I haven’t had much since and the last Deboeuf B-Villages I had didn’t really help the cause but I’ll have to revisit the more serious Crus. I have a Morgon VV that I should open soon.
June 11, 2007

C.W. Miller IV
AotD: Nope. If you buy a quality Beaujolais there’s nothing to fear. However, I find that there are quite a few bad ones out there to steer clear of; helping to add fuel to the prejudice.
June 11, 2007

Louisiana George
QOTD: I am not prejudice against Gamay, as I have never had one. Throw me a free shipping bone, so I can change my answer.
June 11, 2007

Fran Benavidez
Up until this episode, yes,I haven’t had much interest in Beaujolais, and the stuff I’ve tried in the past didn’t move me in any way. I will definitely try the “better stuff” soon! Seems like a great summer red.
June 11, 2007

Rink Man
QOTD- I was prejudice until now. I will try one of the one’s you tasted today. Great episode! I have been out of town for 2 weeks and need to catch up on earlier episodes….keep them coming!
June 11, 2007

Kelldey
QOTD: I can honestly say no. I have no preconceived ideas about Beaujolais. I will be adding two of those wines to my cork’d shopping list!

Were you smashed by the time you finished taping all these eps, GV?

K
June 11, 2007

Renee Anderson
what’s up with the shrill birdie in the background? I kept looking up thinking there was a caged something in the office.

QOTD: It has such a bad rap. thanks for your clarifications.
June 11, 2007

Renee Anderson
what’s up with the birdie noises in the background? I kept looking up thinking there was a caged something in the office.

QOTD: It has such a bad rap. thanks for your clarifications.
June 11, 2007

Jay
yes
June 11, 2007

Russ J
QOTD: No. I like Cru B’s, especially Moulin a Vent. Goos stuff, in most cases.
June 11, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
No Beujolais with steak. Had one tonite was the Moulin a Vent you reviewed. Goes with a steak quite nicely. The crappy Nouveaus that have been brought out year after awful year, the DeBouef schlock that fattens all the store shelves. That has given Beaujolais a bad name, not the wonderful Fleuries, Bruilly’s and Moulin a Vents that many of us have enjoyed. Liked them better when they were $2.50 a bottle but still one of the best buys in the wine world.
June 11, 2007

Art Rose
Gary,
I am extremely prejudiced, I love Beaujolais. It is food friendly, running the gamut from roast chicken (the best) to many fish. Try it with salmon, sturgeon or even tuna. But even more to the point, it is the quintessential bistro wine, and low enough in alcohol that you can drink a bit more. That’s a plus, eh? The ones you tasted last well. i’m still drinking and enjoying more than ever my 2000 Thivin and Dme de Diochon. And i wish i had some Clos de Roilette left. By the way, the latter is really adjacent to and claimed by the owner to be in Moulin a Vent, not that it matters to the imbiber. Great wines, and there are so many more from the Beaujolais Crus.
June 12, 2007

Jim Wilkerson
$0.02 QOTD: Yes, a bit. My image of Beaujolais is light, thin, tart wines with little complexity or richness. But I have only had a few bottles and nothing better than Beaujolais-Village level.
June 12, 2007

Jeff
QOTD: No. I have actually had a Beaujolais the last three years with Thanksgiving dinner. (And the last two years it was the Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly – what an amazing wine.) I think it’s a great summer red. Loved the show. (Do I say that every day?)
June 12, 2007

BobMac
I can’t recall that I’ve ever had a Beaujolais…I gotta go pick up one to try.
June 12, 2007

Justin S
My .02; I’m tired of all these Emo kids.

Never had a Beaujolais, must seek one out.

QOTD: Only thing I’ve heard was that it shoud be drank young, I would love to try one though.
June 13, 2007

Martin
beaujolais is the best for a picnic – slightly chilled with sandwiches in my experience
June 13, 2007

Metal Dave
I am very prejudice against Beaujolais Nouveau. This is a great example of how hype and marketing can ruin wine…

That being said…

I am quite a fan of Cru Beaujolais and good Villages. My current favourite is the Dmn. de Moulin Berger Julienas. Fleurie is also very popular in Ireland (probably cause it’s easy to say) but amongst the crus, in my opinion probably not the best. For me, it’s Julienas and Moulin a Vent with Morgon not far behind.

Any word on the Didier Dageuneau episode? having his Pur Sang on Sunday…
June 13, 2007

TSchampaert
This is smth you should do more, really … like that, kicking serious ass and debunking all that artsy fartsy nifty crap!
QOTD: No, I am not and have never been so. My granddad often opened a nice Beauj, so I knew fromthe start they can be gorgeous.
June 13, 2007

damon aka unknownwine
I like the Beuaj. I’ve only had good cru beauj on occasion simply cause its not widely available. I’ll check my local guys toay though…haven’t checked in a while.
June 14, 2007

mcj
QOTD: No, I rather like them.
June 18, 2007

msb2ncsu
Catching up after a week in Puerto Rico…

QOTD: Eh, to an extent. I mean we have Beaujolais a couple times a year (Turkey Day and so forth) but I guess I don’t consider it a serious wine, even though I’ve enjoyed it. I think it gets lumped in there with RosÃ© as a wine that so many people have considered a guilty pleasure.

I will definitely look into a case of Beaujolais. We have been wanting something a little lighter when we are tired and don’t think our palates can take a beating. Seems like a good lazy Saturday wine.
June 21, 2007

JayZee
Excellent episode on Beaujolais! QOTD: Oh, I am definitely prejudiced on Beaujolais. I love it! That is, the Crus. Give me a nice Fleurie, Brouilly, Moulin-a-Vent, Cheroubles, Julien, any time. As you said, these wines can age, they are a tremendous QPR, and they are wonderful in the summer as a “lighter” red wine. Furthermore, I will disagree with you, Gary. I’ve had some Moulin-a-Vents that went perfectly well with steak and potatoes. They can be pretty big wines.
June 22, 2007

Mike Erdely
Catching up after 10 nights in Hawaii!

QOTD: Before having tried Beaujolais, I had some unjustified prejudice. I just assumed that I wouldn’t like it. But after trying a bottle, I really like it. Not as much as Chianti or Zinfandel. But I like it.

BTW: Hawaii was great.
June 29, 2007

Ferrigno
Ok Gary you just made my beaujolais cru love stage come back!! After this episode I picked up the Morgon WL carries, Desvignes it’s called, so I drank it last night and boy o’boy what a delightful nose, strawberry candy in it’s prime! Seriously that kind of nose can keep me watching movies and smelling it forever
July 2, 2007

shaggy D
QOTD: no
July 9, 2007

slambert
I tried the Clos De La Roilette Fleurie 2005 tonight with some roasted turkey and it was fantastic. I finished the bottle about two hours ago and I can still taste it. The strawberry component is very strong, but not overpowering. At first I could smell a lot of alcohol on the nose, so much I had to check the percentage, but after an hour or so open on the counter it toned down a bit.

The tasting notes on this were spot on for me, and I would also give this 90 points.

I will definitely be seeking more of this out and trying it again in November. Not to mention it is a nice QPR at $15.

Thanks GV!
July 18, 2007

Donald Pipkin
ST 92 = NH 140 (Normal Humans)….HILARIOUS!
August 7, 2007

surf.sf
QOTD: never had beaujolais so no prejudice here! But you inspired me to try some this weekend!
August 10, 2007

Sam I
QOD: no I’m not biased against beaujolais because I’ve never had one… Brandon hooked me up with one on my last visit however
August 22, 2007

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September 3, 2007

Kevin
I’ve got a soft spot in my heart for good cru Beaujolais. So much so that I’m going to taste there on our trip to Burgundy next year. Part of me is teary that you did them proud, and part is wanting to kick you for letting the value-cat out of the bag.
October 21, 2007

Bob Wong
Cru Beaujolais are one of my favorite reds to drink here in warm Hawaii. I enjoy drinking an aged Cru Beaujolais as it does evolve over time. Fleurie is still my favorite, followed by Moulin A Vent then Cote de Brouilly.
July 15, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: The only thing I knew about Beaujolais before this episode is that Bob Dylan was getting tanked on it while he was in the studio cutting one of his first albums and my co-worker says you can hear it as the album progresses. I do admit to maying having a prejudice against a winery (more of a joke of pretending to be a wine snob then actual prejudice) , but never against an actual type of wine before I tried a handful of them.
July 21, 2008

Craig Paddock
i have been drinking bojis since I got a bunch of 04′ drouhin fleurie, julienas, and chirobles for 7 bucks a pop. It was aewsome, until I drank all the store had to offer. I had found a goldmine. 7 bucks for a 25 dollar wine in it’s prime… These wines were mature last november….. Oh yah, new orleans is always bringing more thunder than most can imagine…. especially with the burgs and bojis….we rock more french magic than most states can dream of… but it’s a secret, Gary, so don’t tell anyone.

Peace
craig Paddock
July 29, 2009

richardvinifera
I’ve only tried the Beaujolais noveau as i’m sure many have, consistently don’t like the flavour profile, but i want to try some serious stuff to see how it varies!