In this episode D introduces French Beaujolais.
The wine comes from the very Southern end of Burgundy, North of Lyon. It is made out of the Gamay grape. It is a light red wine with some acidity, but no tannins.
Beaujolais comes in three quality levels, the regular Beaujolais, Beaujolais Villages and the Beaujolais Cru. The last come out of the 10 specific villages that are designated to carry the Cru label, such as Morgon.
D tastes 4 Beaujolais, all from 2019:
1. Luis Jadot, Beaujolais Villages, $19.99
2. Wild Soul from Julien Sunier, Beaujolais Villages, $26
3. Morgon from Julien Sunier, Beaujolais Cru, $38
4. Domain de la Grand Cour, Fleurie, Beaujolais Cru, $39.
D likes the Wild Soul best and gives it a 4.0.
