Beaujolais
noun
Beau·jo·lais
ˌbō-zhə-ˈlā 
-zhō-
plural Beaujolais
: a light fruity red burgundy wine made from the Gamay grape
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Lighter-bodied reds, like Beaujolais or pinot noir, generally only require 15-20 minutes of decanting.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Heft in structure and elegance in the mouth; a dreamy/creamy wine as supple as a Beaujolais Cru that is easy drinking with good acidity mid palate and generous but light flavors that include maple syrup, mocha and black pepper with a brilliant red licorice finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Along the way, guests sail through the Beaujolais wine region, enjoy views of scenic farmlands, visit Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny, can see the remains of Richard the Lionheart’s castle overlooking the Seine Valley in Les Andelys, and Napoleon’s final home, Château de Malmaison.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 10 Apr. 2025
Our choice was an eminently drinkable 1982 Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages, priced at $16.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
But the aftermath of World War II and the rise of Beaujolais Nouveau shifted attention elsewhere, and the appellation’s reputation dimmed.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
This red is a blend six grapes, which undergo carbonic maceration, a favorite method for making Beaujolais and other breezy wines.
—Eric Asimov, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Gamay is the major red grape in the wine region of Beaujolais, but the two words are often used interchangeably.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
The collection of special sips includes two bottles of Prosecco, two bottles of Riesling, two bottles of Beaujolais, two bottles of Grenache, and two bottles of Syrah.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Heft in structure and elegance in the mouth; a dreamy/creamy wine as supple as a Beaujolais Cru that is easy drinking with good acidity mid palate and generous but light flavors that include maple syrup, mocha and black pepper with a brilliant red licorice finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Along the way, guests sail through the Beaujolais wine region, enjoy views of scenic farmlands, visit Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny, can see the remains of Richard the Lionheart’s castle overlooking the Seine Valley in Les Andelys, and Napoleon’s final home, Château de Malmaison.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 10 Apr. 2025
Our choice was an eminently drinkable 1982 Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages, priced at $16.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
But the aftermath of World War II and the rise of Beaujolais Nouveau shifted attention elsewhere, and the appellation’s reputation dimmed.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
This red is a blend six grapes, which undergo carbonic maceration, a favorite method for making Beaujolais and other breezy wines.
—Eric Asimov, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Gamay is the major red grape in the wine region of Beaujolais, but the two words are often used interchangeably.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
The collection of special sips includes two bottles of Prosecco, two bottles of Riesling, two bottles of Beaujolais, two bottles of Grenache, and two bottles of Syrah.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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