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

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