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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The beautiful Beaujolais region of France is home to Château de Bagnol, a storybook castle that was built by Guichard d’Oingt beginning in 1217.
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Allix Cott, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
All types of wines are likely to see a drop in production, particularly those from Burgundy, Beaujolais and Champagne and wines intended for the production of brandy.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
Most wine drinkers have heard of Beaujolais, but many still avoid it because of the negative connotations caused by Beaujolais Nouveau a few years back.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
This 100% gamay wine from a Beaujolais Cru appellation is bright and juicy on the palate with distinct notes of black cherry, violet and rose petal.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Yet lighter blends—like Gamay, Lambrusco, Beaujolais, and Grenache—thrive on being a bit cooler.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
The bottle list has some serious range, with cheap and cheerful Beaujolais for $50, as well as Premier Cru Burgundy—and then there’s the outstanding Champagne selection, offered at retail price.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2024
The crus are located in the north of the Beaujolais region, just south of the Maconnais in Burgundy.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
Red wines Beaujolais: Chicken salad, grilled sausages and vegetable pasta.
—Peg San Felippo, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
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Allix Cott, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
All types of wines are likely to see a drop in production, particularly those from Burgundy, Beaujolais and Champagne and wines intended for the production of brandy.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
Most wine drinkers have heard of Beaujolais, but many still avoid it because of the negative connotations caused by Beaujolais Nouveau a few years back.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
This 100% gamay wine from a Beaujolais Cru appellation is bright and juicy on the palate with distinct notes of black cherry, violet and rose petal.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Yet lighter blends—like Gamay, Lambrusco, Beaujolais, and Grenache—thrive on being a bit cooler.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
The bottle list has some serious range, with cheap and cheerful Beaujolais for $50, as well as Premier Cru Burgundy—and then there’s the outstanding Champagne selection, offered at retail price.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2024
The crus are located in the north of the Beaujolais region, just south of the Maconnais in Burgundy.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
Red wines Beaujolais: Chicken salad, grilled sausages and vegetable pasta.
—Peg San Felippo, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
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