Clos

A term used especially in Burgundy to indicate a vineyard enclosed by a wall. One of Burgundy’s largest and most famous walled vineyards is Clos Vougeot.

What are Cru Beaujolais?

A. Beaujolais from the best single vineyards

B. Beaujolais that are aged for at least a year in French oak

C. Beaujolais from selected villages

D. Beaujolais from what historically have been the top producers (the “cru”)

Cru Beaujolais refers to wines from ten distinguished villages. (Interestingly enough, in most of the rest of France, the word cru refers to a vineyard.) Most of these villages are in the north of the region on steep granite hills. Cru wines are deeper, denser, more structured and more age-worthy than regular Beaujolais. The ten Cru are: St.-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Brouilly, and Côte de Brouilly. Although Beaujolais Nouveau will be released next Thursday, we recommend you drink the far better Cru Beaujolais to celebrate the region.

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The average percent humidity considered ideal for a cellar where wine is being stored. In extreme cases, if the humidity is too high, mold can start to grow. This won’t affect a properly sealed wine but can… Continue reading

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