Every November, on the 3rd Thursday of the month, the collective wine community loses their minds, and run to the store to grab a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau.    Beaujolais is great in a certain light.  Like the excitement of the first snow.  Everyone runs to the window, makes a huge fuss, and then goes about their business.  Somewhere into a month of this occurring, people start wishing for palm trees, tiki drinks, or at the least, spring. With that in mind, I hope you aren’t burnt out with Beaujolais, because here’s Jean-Claude DeBeaune Beaujolais Nouveau.

Sight:  A plump magenta color that leans toward plum skins in the middle.

Smell:  Bing cherries with pops of earthiness come out.  There’s a sort of black cherry jello that comes around with a touch of berries or plum.

Sip:  The body is young and vibrant with just a tiny hint of sweetness.  The flavor profile gets pretty dark, with a lot of plum, black cherry jello, and cranberries.  The red fruits here are very bright.

Savor:  The ending is more tannic than one might expect from a usually light wine.  Elements of coffee and black cherry linger through the finish.

Jean-Claude DeBeaune Beaujolais Nouveau is tart, fruity, and fresh for the 2016 vintage.  Is it great wine? Probably not.  For poultry, picnics, and mulling with spices, Jean-Claude DeBeaune Beaujolais is an easy going choice that will satisfy guests at a nice price.

Verdict:  Bright, Black Cherry, Cherry Jello, Plum
Rating: 78
Price: $10
Beaujolais, France

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