{"title":"Beaujolais","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeaujolais Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Beaujolais Wine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled at the heart of France, the Beaujolais wine region is a treasure trove of vinicultural delight, renowned for its vibrant and fruity Gamay-based red wines.  Beaujolais offers a range of flavors from the light and refreshing Beaujolais Nouveau to the more complex and structured Cru Beaujolais wines. The region boasts a unique winemaking process known as carbonic maceration, giving the wines their signature freshness and vivacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Beaujolais wine taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical tasting notes evoke a palette of red cherry, pomegranate, blackberry, and violet, with bubble gum or even banana note in the generic, young examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the key regions of Beaujolais?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region boasts ten key areas known as 'crus', where the granite soils contribute to the age-worthy and complex nature of the wines produced. The most well-known of these are Fleurie and Morgon producing wines that are not only expressive of their unique terroir but also beautifully complex. The other names to look out for are: Saint-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Côte de Brouilly, and Brouilly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a connoisseur or a casual sipper, Beaujolais offers a wine experience that's as rich as its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is carbonic maceration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional fermentation, which relies on yeasts to convert grape sugars into alcohol, carbonic maceration starts with whole, uncrushed grape clusters in a sealed container filled with carbon dioxide. This anaerobic environment initiates fermentation within each grape, transforming sugars and acids into alcohol internally. The result? Wines with distinctive, vibrant fruit flavors and softer tannins, often with a youthful freshness that's best enjoyed soon after bottling. In reality most wineries use semi-carbonic maceration process that also adds a stable yeast that is also responsible for the distinctive bubble, gum and banana esters found in Beaujolais nouveau and some Beaujolais villages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"beajolais-nouveau-4\"\u003eWhat is Beaujolais Nouveau\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeaujolais Nouveau is a wine swiftly delivered to consumers on the third Thursday of November, right after the harvest. Traditionally crafted for vineyard workers, this light, translucent wine gained marketing prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, turning its annual release into a celebrated event. However, wine critics believe that Beaujolais Nouveau has did more to damage the region's reputation than to enhance it. Recent interest in Gamay based wines has revived this traditional there are many launch events for new vintage 'Bojo Nouvo' at wine bars and shops around the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"uvanongratagamay2024","title":"Uva non Grata, Gamay 2024\/25","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Uva non Grata, Gamay 2024\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA juicy, fruit-led French Gamay from granite soils near Lyon — carbonic-macerated, no oak, brilliant chilled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cheeky little French red that’s all about juicy, upfront fruit. Bright ruby in the glass, with aromas of red cherry, raspberry and a lift of violet. On the palate, light-bodied and crunchy — fresh berry, gentle tannins, no oak getting in the way. The finish is clean, lively, ultra-drinkable. 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Bright ruby in colour with aromas of crunchy red cherry, wild strawberry, violet and a touch of peppery spice from the volcanic soils of the hill. On the palate it’s silky and medium-bodied, packed with juicy raspberry and cherry fruit, gentle tannins and a subtle mineral edge. It finishes smooth and refreshing with a lift of floral elegance. A beautifully balanced Beaujolais cru that highlights just how expressive Gamay can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken with herbs and garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom and thyme tart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie and soft rind cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Gorgeous, pure Gamay with that classic Côte de Brouilly freshness. 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Bright ruby in colour with lifted aromas of ripe red cherry, wild raspberry, darker berry fruit and a subtle savoury note of cured meat. On the palate, it’s beautifully poised – medium-bodied with pure, concentrated fruit, gentle spice and a lovely sense of drive. Soft, silky tannins and fresh acidity carry the flavours through to a long, moreish finish. This is a Fleurie red wine with real depth, finesse and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken or Bresse poultry with creamy sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack of lamb with thyme or rosemary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom dishes or lentil-based vegetarian cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is stunning. There is a beautiful drive behind that pure, intense fruit, dark and red berries, a little cured meat savouriness, long finish, soft tannins, medium acidity. Soooo yummy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine de la Madone\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic, low-intervention family estate in Fleurie, run by Jean-Marc and Arnaud Després, whose vineyards sit around the historic Chapelle de la Madone, built in the 19th century. Farming is environmentally focused, with high biodiversity in the vineyards and vegetable gardens alongside the vines, reflecting their deep connection to the land. Old granite soils, careful hands-off winemaking and a respect for tradition combine to produce some of the most characterful Fleurie wines in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: 100% Gamay from 70–100-year-old vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-harvested for optimal ripeness and fruit purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-bunch fermentation with 10–15 days of maceration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional fermentation with remontage only, no pigeage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight filtration and a tiny addition of sulphur at bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleurie, Beaujolais, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, still, medium-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eFleurie red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e captures everything we adore about great Beaujolais – pure Gamay fruit, soft tannins, and a sense of place that really shines through. 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The finish is smooth, creamy and moreish – a textbook example of Gamay from Beaujolais-Villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie boards with terrines and cured meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken or rabbit fricassee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses and semi-hard French classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is proper, no-fuss Beaujolais – juicy, supple and quietly confident. Lightly chilled, it’s one of those bottles that is effortless to enjoy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine André Colonge et Fils\u003c\/strong\u003e is a family-run estate based in Lancié, uniquely positioned right in the heart of the Beaujolais crus, surrounded by Fleurie, Morgon, Chiroubles and Moulin-à-Vent. Now run by fourth-generation brothers Landry and Samuel Colonge, alongside their father Serge, the domaine champions traditional, hands-on vineyard work and careful winemaking. Their Beaujolais-Villages vineyards sit on granitic, sandy soils similar to Fleurie, giving their wines extra finesse, freshness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: 100% Gamay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit sourced from 40–50-year-old vines for concentration and character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-harvested to protect fruit quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional fermentation methods to highlight pure Gamay fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatured in concrete tanks in the estate’s historic cellars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beaujolais-Villages, Beaujolais, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, still, medium-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eBeaujolais-Villages red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e is everything it should be – fresh, supple and packed with juicy Gamay fruit. It’s endlessly versatile at the table, brilliant lightly chilled, and a perfect introduction to classic, traditionally made Beaujolais.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andre Colonge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56790277063038,"sku":"SK-02546","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/files\/AndreColongeBeaujolaisVillages.jpg?v=1767975211"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.reservewines.co.uk\/collections\/beaujolais\/wholesale.oembed","provider":"Reserve Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}