A couple of Beaujolais Villages that I liked

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A couple of Beaujolais Villages that I liked

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Gamay is a grape that intrigues me. And I reckon that Beaujolais is getting better. It’s high time I did a proper visit to the region. Here are a couple of nice, inexpensive Beaujolais Villages that I tried.

Louis Jadot Combes aux Jacques 2013 Beaujolais Villages, France
12.5% alcohol. Vibrant, fresh raspberry and cherry fruit. Expressive with a damson bitterness that works well. Juicy and focused, and perhaps a touch reductive, this is worth a decant to help it show at its juicy, vivid best. 89/100 (£10.99 Tesco, £8.24 Waitrose)

Chateau de la Terriere Vielles Vignes 2012 Beaujolais Villages, France
12.5% alcohol. This comes from the village of Cercie, facing Mount Brouilly. Rounded, smooth raspberry fruit with some red cherry notes. Nice fine-grained structure. A subtle, elegant, pretty wine. 89/100 (£9.99 Majestic but £8.49 each if you buy 2)

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  1. That Jadot is suprisingly good for such a large prod wine….I drink it often. I

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