Misunderstood French Wine Regions
Misunderstood how? Stereotypes and subregions galore! Here, we do a deep dive into what the Beaujolais and the Rhône Valley have to offer. So much to discover and explore!
1. Once Banished - Not All Beaujolais Is Created Equal (Here’s Why) - breaking down the Beaujolais crus
Let’s delve into the many subregions within the Beaujolais and learn what a cru really refers to. Rejected from Burgundy, Gamay is the star in Beaujolais. The variation between the twelve subregions comes from the parent rock, the exposition, elevation, and microclimate in each. So much wine, so little time!
2. Two Rhônes Make a Right - A Tale of North and South! - Ventoux rising from table grapes to quality wines
Are you interested in learning more about Rhône Valley subregions beyond Côtes du Rhône? There is so much to explore – the different grapes, single-varietal versus blended wines, and the difference between wine grapes and table grapes! Who knew?
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I do love a Cotes de Ventoux rosé in the summer - great fresh taste and good value. A spicy, peppery red Rhone is great with richer autumnal dishes. Try as I might (and I have), I can’t seem to enjoy white Cote du Rhones and am not partial to marsanne, Viognier or roussanne. I find the wines too flabby and heavy - lacking acidity?