By Chris and Sherry Hardie
The Beaujolais region is in eastern France, south of Burgundy, and is famous for its fruity red wines made from the gamay grape. This wine comes from the Moulin-a-Vent area, which features a 15th century windmill on a hill overlooking the vineyards.
Many Beaujolais wines are fresh and fruity, particularly the nouveau. But Moulin-A-Vent wines are grown where the manganese in the soil stunts the harvest, which provides more intense and concentrated flavor in the grapes.
The wine has body much more similar to a pinot noir, with red fruit and berry flavors and enough tannins that it would hold up to several years of cellaring.
Sherry: “Light-bodied with light tannins and soft cherry and strawberry flavors.” 3 stars
Chris: “A floral and spice bouquet with flavors of blackberry and cherry.” 3-1/2 stars
Available locally for about $16.
Coming next week: Noval Black Port
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