Full Review

Nicolas Potel

Nicolas Potel
2020 Beaujolais-Villages

Pair this wine with:
Beef Pork

Category: Red Beaujolais

Date Tasted:
Country: France
Alcohol: 13%
85 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$16

Nicolas Potel
2020 Beaujolais-Villages

Pair this wine with:
Beef Pork

Category: Red Beaujolais

Date Tasted:
Country: France
Alcohol: 13%
Ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of ripe cantaloupe, cherry gelee, and hints of cedar with a lightly tannic, crisp, light-to-medium body and a smooth, quick finish evoking notes of red apple, carob, and vanilla with drying tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A Beaujolais charmer for the table.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Old World
Aroma Aroma: ripe cantaloupe, cherry gelee, and hints of cedar
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with notes of red apple, carob, and vanilla
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Ribs, Beef Teriyaki, Steak Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A Beaujolais charmer for the table.

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Red Beaujolais

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Serve in a Burgundy Wine Glass
Beaujolais is a red Burgundy wine made exclusively from the Gamay grape. Bright crimson/purple, Beaujolais has a zesty fruity character (red plums, currant, cranberry), healthy acidity and light tannins.

While a simple Beaujolais-Villages is meant for early consumption, cru Beaujolais - made from grapes grown in a single village - can age longer. The most age worthy of these is Moulin-a-Vent; this wine more closely resembles a Burgundy made from Pinot Noir in its weight and complexity and can easily age for a decade.

Lighter Beaujolais can be served slightly chilled, as the tannins are so light. Serve with seafood salads and simple chicken preparations.