Cru Beaujolais Galore!

Beaujolais is often associated with simple, easy-drinking wines—but Cru Beaujolais is something entirely different. Grown in ten distinctive crus \in the northern part of the region, these wines can be floral and silky, earthy and savory, or surprisingly structured and age-worthy. For this tasting, we’ll explore Cru Beaujolais blind, giving us a chance to focus on what’s in the glass rather than the label. Can we distinguish the perfume and elegance of Fleurie from the darker fruit and structure of Morgon or Moulin-à-Vent? How much variation will we find among wines made from the same grape in neighboring villages? Please bring One bottle of Cru Beaujolais in the $35–45 range in a paper wine bag (the kind they give you at the wine shop) 4 wine glasses Optional: a snack to share. Whether you already love Beaujolais or mostly know it by reputation, this should be a fascinating opportunity to discover just how nuanced, expressive, and serious Gamay can be. \*These are the place names you will find on the labels of Cru Beaujolais: Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Côte de Brouilly, Brouilly, Morgon, Saint-Amour, Juliénas, Chiroubles, Régnié, or Chénas