Producers: Chateau Thivin, Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun).įleurie Floral (think violets), rich, and round, some can be elegant and feminine, others more masculine. Structured wines with strong mineral character, cherries, and firm tannins that allow it to age. Producers: Daniel Bouland, Damien Coquelet, Cret de Ruyere.Ĭôte de Brouilly Small appellation in Brouilly on the slopes of Mont Brouilly. Producer: Domaine Piron-Lameloise.Ĭhiroubles The high altitude contributes great acidity to the wines, which can be tart in cool years, or fresh, perfumed, and bright in sunnier ones. Sandwiched between Juliénas and Moulin-à-Vent. Known for red fruits, earthiness, and a heavier body/tannins. Producers: Georges Descombes, Domaine de Vissoux (Chermette), Jean-Claude Lapalu.Ĭhénas A small appellation, the wines are hard to find in the U.S. Generally, expect soft and fruity wines with mineral notes. ![]() Try to remember a handful of names (producer or region) or just ask your retailer or sommelier for assistance (find our three fave shops and restaurants, below).īrouilly Wines can vary greatly it is the largest and most southerly of the Crus. The following list of villages includes expected characteristics in flavor and structure of the wines, with inevitable generalizations. As younger generations - and energized, historic families - pay closer attention to the attributes of their land and seek quality over quantity, Cru Beau will continue to be a category to watch. Interest in organic and biodynamic farming is growing, with a number of fine producers tipping into the natural winemaking category. Winemaking methods significantly affect flavors, and range from the region’s hallmark carbonic maceration (fermenting whole berries in closed tanks to produce a light, fruit-forward style) to Burgundian methods for more serious, structured wines (e.g., destemming the grapes). At twice the price, you get five times the complexity, structure, and balance, plus all the fruit, with Gamay grown in the granite and schist soils of the Crus. Skip the $11 Nouveau and other entry-level stuff. ![]() If last week’s article on Cru Beaujolais piqued your interest, here’s my guide to the Crus, plus where to buy it and drink it in NYC.ĭespite burgeoning quality, the Cru Beaujolais category remains relatively unknown to the general consumer, thus prices hang terrifically low.
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