What is the great value red wine of France? For us the answer is "Cru Beaujolais." The wine we see coming from the region is of high quality and yet prices are affordable. From the grape Gamay, people usually think of Beaujolais as fruit-driven and to be drunk early. While that is true of many Beaujolais-Villages, the region also produces lighter, refined red wines capable of aging, especially from the ten delineated Cru. These feature unique characteristics. Here are gorgeous examples from three of our favourite "Cru Beaujolais" to help you discover the region.
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