“Beaujolais has had a tough ride,” said Elin McCoy in Bloomberg.com. The reputation of “these drink-me-now reds” was tarred by scandal when winemakers illegally boosted alcohol levels. These three winemakers, though, “have been keeping the soul in Beaujolais all along.”
Jean-Paul Brun Terres Dorées Côte-de-Brouilly ($20)
“Lacy, silky, fruity-tart,” this is my favorite of the 2009 wines.
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Clos De La Roilette Fleurie Cuvée Tardive ($25)
This floral wine boasts “spiced cherries and rich velvety elegance.”
Damien Coquelet Beaujolais-Villages ($16)
This “sappy, bright” bottle from one of the less-distinguished Beaujolais producers is “perfect right now.”
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