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.

(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?

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

QOTD: No, have liked them since the first sip.

Great Show

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

Thanks for exposing me to it again

QOTD – Cru Beaujolais are one of the best kept secrets in the wine world. Yum!

All sold out!!! Argh. Never tried one but curious.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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?

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.

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

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!

QotD: No preconceived notions whatsoever.

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

Cheers

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

Love the awesome Beaujolais G ….

QOTD– Not scared of the Gamay or the Beaujolias

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

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…

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

I love WLTV though and it’s great you tasted them for us!!