Beaujolais
Beaujolais, located in eastern France just south of Burgundy, is renowned for its light-bodied red wines made from the Gamay grape. These wines are known for their bright fruit flavors, low tannins, and high acidity. The region boasts ten designated vineyard areas, known as crus, that produce complex and age-worthy wines, including Saint-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Brouilly, and Côte de Brouilly.
Beaujolais has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, but it wasn't until the 14th century that wine production became a focus. In the mid-20th century, the region became famous for its Beaujolais Nouveau, a wine made using the carbonic maceration method that is released just weeks after harvest. However, the commercialization and declining quality of this wine led to its reputation suffering in the 1990s.
In recent years, Beaujolais has experienced a resurgence in quality-focused winemaking, led by a group of producers known as the ""Gang of Four"": Jean Foillard, Marcel Lapierre, Guy Breton, and Jean-Paul Thévenet. These producers champion natural winemaking practices, avoiding the use of chemicals and focusing on expressing the terroir of their vineyards. Today, Beaujolais is recognized for both its traditional and modern styles of winemaking, with a renewed focus on quality and terroir-driven wines that pair perfectly with a variety of foods, including charcuterie and grilled meats.
Beaujolais
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Beaujolais | 1 | - | د.إ940.00 | |||||
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Beaujolais | 1 | - | د.إ2,385.00 | |||||
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Experience the exquisite taste of the Philippe Pacalet Moulin A Vent 2020. This notable wine is created by Philippe Pacalet, a renowned natural wine producer in the heart of Burgundy. Continuing an impressive family lineage of expert winemakers, Pacalet's approach exemplifies traditional methods, blending them seamlessly with biodynamic ideologies. His work reflects respect for the terroir and the essence of the grape, refusing the use of artificial chemicals. Sourced from the Moulin a Vent appellation in Beaujolais, the Gamay grapes undergo a unique process of carbonic maceration. This particular wine showcases Pacalet's remarkable talent in capturing the luscious fruit essence and superb minerality. Each bottle of Philippe Pacalet Moulin A Vent 2020 offers a brilliant ruby hue, captivating aromas of red fruit and an unusually expressive palate. Its elegant tannic presence and reverberating acidity give it a balanced and exciting structure, a true representation of Pacalet's mastery and reverence for nature. |
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Beaujolais | 10 | 94 (VN) | د.إ624.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)The 2022 Régnié Haute-Ronze Mosaïque adds more complexity and mineralité to the aromatics compared to the regular cuvée. As I've said before, this is as good as any Régnié you will find. The palate is beautifully balanced with sculpted, fine tannins that frame the mineral-rich, spice-laced dark berry fruit. Long and tender on the finish, this is a wine that you will finish to the bottom of the bottle and then demand a second. Brilliant. |
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Beaujolais | 1 | 86-88 (VN) | د.إ1,105.00 | |||||
Vinous (86-88)The 2019 Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes was reduced by 60% in quantity by frost. A mix of six parcels with 40% whole cluster, it offers quite earthy red berry fruit on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy red fruit, fine grip and sour cherry toward the finish. Give this a year in bottle. |
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