Reviews & Ratings

2009 Georges Duboeuf French - Beaujolais "Beaujolais Villages"

Winery: Georges Duboeuf

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Beaujolais Villages"

Wine Category: French - Beaujolais

Grape blend: 100% Gamay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Beaujolais

State or country: France

Price: $10

Cases produced: 100,000

KWG Score: 87 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (87)

Review date: July 27, 2010

Wine Review: This may be one of the best Beaujolais Villages offerings that I can recall. I usually jump right to the Cru level. This offering is dark ruby colored and opens with a spicy black cherry bouquet with a hint of black pepper. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and very approachable for a Villages level entry. The flavor profile is a spicy black raspberry with ripe strawberry notes and a hint of black pepper. The finish is dry and its dusty moderate tannins linger slightly. This is a very affordable offering, which is also quite pleasant. It would be perfect with an Angus burger with melted Swiss and sautéed mushrooms. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This Beaujolais-Villages 2009 has a bilberry color and complex, generous dark fruit aromas (blackcurrant, black cherry) with hints of kirsch. Hearty, full-bodied, fleshy and structured on the palate, with a smooth finish.

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