Beaujolais

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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.

Related Terms

gamaycru beaujolaiscarbonic maceration

See Also

franceburgundy
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