While fans await the release of the 2020 Beaujolais Nouveau, we explore the 10 Cru du Beaujolais appellations. These crus account for 25% of Beaujolais production, with each appellation known for its unique characteristics.
Think Senior Superlatives - like in High School - but with more geography, taste, and style, and less acid wash denim.
Resources from this episode:
Books:
The Wine Bible (2nd Edition), MacNeil, K., (2015)
Websites:
Beaujolais https://www.beaujolais.com
Cahier des Charges de l’Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (Beaujolais) http://www.siqocert.fr/cahier-des-charges/cdc-beaujolais.pdf
Discover Beaujolais https://www.discoverbeaujolais.com/
Podcast Episodes:
S2E5: Hello Vino Novello! https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e5-hello-vino-novello
S4E3: Valpolicella-Palooza https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s4e2-valpolicella-palooza
Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.
Music: Addict Sound (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)
