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Beaujolais
/boh-zhoh-LAY/
French region known for fruity Gamay-based wines.
Full Definition
Beaujolais is a French wine region producing red wines from Gamay grapes. Styles range from simple, carbonic-macerated Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages to serious, age-worthy wines from the ten Crus (Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, Fleurie, etc.). Beaujolais Nouveau, released annually in November, is famously fresh and fruity.
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Harmony between wine components: fruit, acid, tannin, alcohol.
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Wooden container used for fermenting and aging wine.
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A 225-liter oak barrel, the Bordeaux standard.
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Stirring wine on its lees to add texture and complexity.
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Holistic farming approach following Rudolf Steiner's principles.
Bite
A sharp, acidic sensation in wine.