{"id":6549,"date":"2024-08-29T11:35:24","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T10:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinolove.club\/?p=6549"},"modified":"2024-08-29T11:45:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T10:45:14","slug":"beaujolais-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.vinolove.club\/fr\/beaujolais-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you should be drinking Beaujolais wines?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a lot of discussion about red wine consumption trends and how in many countries the tendency is on the decline, perhaps a lot of these wines have lost their appeal due to consumer behaviours and preferences.
It\u2019s no surprise that many regions of the world have been getting warmer over the past few years giving other styles of wine more popularity such as whites, ros\u00e9s and sparkling
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Another reason could be that younger generations are eating fewer red meats and animal proteins overall, historically the premier food pairing for red wines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But surely there must be other styles of red wines that fit today\u2019s wants and needs right?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This is where Beaujolais wines come into the picture, these fruit-forward, low alcohol and low astringency wines made from the Gamay grape variety are the perfect alternative to the more traditional heavier red wine styles of the past.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Preferably served slightly chilled, this is one, if not, the best red wine of the summer, with medium-high acidity, fresh red fruits, and almost no drying sensation, Beaujolais wines are perfect to bring to a picnic, beach day, or backyard grill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally Beaujolais wines have been fermented via semi-carbonic maceration, which is a process that makes the wines gain unmistakable notes of cherries, raspberries, candied fruits, banana and even bubblegum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This style is very common in Beaujolais Nouveau wines, which are the first to be released into the market and are meant to be consumed by very young, these wines are great for a casual drink at home or with friends and can be easily paired with most snacks and tapas, as well as charcuterie boards.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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While it\u2019s true that at some point in the past, the great popularity of Beaujolais wines made the region produce a large amount of less than stellar quality wine to appeal to the masses, nevertheless in the last 2 decades the focus has shifted to a more quality-driven approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The rise of \u201cCru Beaujolais\u201d, a subset of specific sub-regions inside of the wider Beaujolais region, where each Cru has its own set of unique characteristics and personality, has been the latest topic of discussion among many savvy wine consumers and connoisseurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These Crus display Gamay\u2019s fruit within a much more structured framework. A higher percentage of old vine fruit and longer skin contact during fermentation gives them ageing potential. The Crus represent about 40% of Beaujolais\u2019 production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These sub-regions tend to vinify the wines in a more traditional approach giving the wines more individual character while still preserving the freshness and elegance that made the wines so famous in the first place, here are a few examples of Cru Beaujolais appellations:<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n