Beaujolais
Two outstanding vintages in 2009 and 2010 have revived the profile of this delightful region. There is a new cohort of wine lovers getting acquainted with the soft, gorgeous flavours of well-made Gamay.
From the humble Beaujolais of Jacques Charlet, through the Beaujolais-Villages of Gilles Perroud, to the firmer, almost Burgundian feel of the ‘cru’ wines such as Moulin-à-Vent and Morgon, there are some very classy, approachable, fruity wines to be sampled.
You may be surprised that many keep well too, with Chénas, Juliénas and Fleurie all drinking well into their third year while Moulin-à-Vent and Morgon need time to even start to show their full potential. Exciting times, so don’t be afraid to get on board now and fill your cellar.
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Beaujolais, Jacques Charlet 2011
Product Code: JR00111
This juicy and very drinkable Beaujolais comes from a well established vineyard owner and merchant based in the Beaujolais region. White flower aromas are followed by raspberry flavours in the mouth. More »
Beaujolais
France
Gamay
Red - Light & fruity
Still Red Wine
12.0%
Drink Now
Strawberries in red wine
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Château Chassantour, Beaujolais-Villages Lantignié, M Perroud 2011
Product Code: JR00311
A chocolaty intensity of fruit marks this wine out from the Beaujolais crowd. It comes from the relatively unknown village of Lantignié, but from a family that has made wine here for a staggering 15 generations. More »
Beaujolais-Villages
France
Gamay
Red - Light & fruity
Still Red Wine
12.5%
Drink Now
Cold game pie
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Beaujolais, Jacques Charlet 2011 - Half
Product Code: JR00111H
This juicy and very drinkable Beaujolais comes from a well established vineyard owner and merchant based in the Beaujolais region. White flower aromas are followed by raspberry flavours in the mouth. More »
Beaujolais
France
Gamay
Red - Light & fruity
Still Red Wine
12.0%
Drink Now
Strawberries in red wine
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Régnié, Château Chassantour, M Perroud 2011
Product Code: JR00811
The Regnié from the Perroud family is a wonderfully raspberry-rich, succulent, drinkable wine. Their vineyard is a natural amphitheatre acting as a sun-trap for ripening Gamay grapes, with great views over to the faraway Alps. More »
Régnié
France
Gamay
Red - Light & fruity
Still Red Wine
13.0%
Drink Now
Chicken stir-fry
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Château Chassantour, Beaujolais-Villages Lantignié, M Perroud 2011 - Half
Product Code: JR00311H
A chocolaty intensity of fruit marks this wine out from the Beaujolais crowd. It comes from the relatively unknown village of Lantignié, but from a family that has made wine here for a staggering 15 generations. More »
Beaujolais-Villages
France
Gamay
Red - Light & fruity
Still Red Wine
12.5%
Drink Now
Cold game pie
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Côte de Brouilly, Les Volcaniques, J Charlet 2010
Product Code: JR00410
From the slopes of the distinctive, round hill of Brouilly comes this fruity Beaujolais. Its aromas of violets, then red fruits and little tannin make for a good glass of wine. Charlet is from a well-respected, family house.Also available as a Special Offer Trio >
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Côte de Brouilly
France
Gamay
Red - Light & fruity
Still Red Wine
13.0%
Drink Now
Roast vegetable terrine
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Fleurie, Domaine de la Viroylette, J Charlet 2010
Product Code: JR01110
Attractive, wild strawberry fruit is abundant in this wine making it a particularly juicy and good value example. Fleurie is the most famous of the ten superior, 'cru' villages of Beaujolais. More »
Fleurie
France
Gamay
Red - Light & fruity
Still Red Wine
13.0%
Drink Now
Roast pork
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Chénas, Rémi & Paola Benon 2011
Product Code: JR01911
A ripe, round wine full of luscious raspberry fruit with some juicy tannins. This has great concentration coupled with an attractive silky style. The finish is supple and rich with lovely fruit. More »
Chénas
France
Gamay
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
Drink Now
Barbequed salmon
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Saint-Amour, Domaine des Pierres, Trichard 2010
Product Code: JR01610
Light, bright and particularly attractive, just what Saint Amour should be. Fresh and juicy with wonderful red fruit character with floral hints of violets. Made from old vines by Georges and Jean-François Trichard. More »
Saint-Amour
France
Gamay
Red - Light & fruity
Still Red Wine
13.0%
Drink or Keep
Meat fondue with Béarnaise sauce
