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French growing regions like this one are where the great Beaujolais wine in the world comes from. |
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Beaujolais is made using an unconventional method called: carbonic maceration. This means that the whole clusters of Gamay grapes are placed in huge vats (usually steel or concrete) and then supplied with copious amounts of carbon dioxide.
This makes the grape begin to ferment from the inside out! It basically bursts out of its own skin and begins fermentation. Normally, the grapes for wine are pressed prior to onset of fermentation.
Beaujolais, under law, may only be sold beginning the 3rd Thursday in November. This makes it a popular Thanksgiving wine, and it is meant to be consumed very young!
This wine can also be served chilled, due to its light nature and body. A good serving temperature would be mid-50's.
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Beaujolais is a wonderful, red wine that is made from the Gamay grape.
The Beaujolais appelation is a sub-region of the Burgundy region of France.
Beaujolais, is usually a light-bodied, and young wine. Depending on which style of Beaujolais it is, it may only be fermented for a few days before the process is complete.
The wine is then bottled and shipped off to the waiting world.
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There are three variations of Beaujolais: A simple Beaujolais is one that is made anywhere in that region.
Beaujolais-Villages:, is a wine that is made from one of about 30 designated villages in that region.
Cru-Beaujolais:, is the cream of the crop. These are wines from one of the top ten villages in the region. Often, these are the only ones that have any aging potential because of the more involved winemaking process they go through.
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Mommession, Beaujolais:
Fresh and fruity nose,
Bright, and supple, juicy fruit flavors on the palate.
Available at Wine By Numbers
$15.95!