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A CASE FOR BEAUJOLAIS

MEE GODARD COTE DU PY 2019

Grapes: Gamay

Taste: Cote du Puy is a climat in Morgon composed of schist. Low yields, partially destemmed; maceration for three weeks and aged 12-18 months in old oak barrels or vats. Expressive and elegant nose of red fruitstrawberry, cherry, raspberries alike; silky fine tannins and deftly handled oak. $58, WEA wines

FAMILLE DUTRAIVE, FLEURIE LIEU DIT LES DEDUITS

Grapes: Gamay

Taste: Famille Dutraive comprises the legendary Jean-Louis Dutraive and his three children. The fruits sourced from old vines are grown organically. Vinification in cement with carbonic maceration. Aged in oak for six months. Floral, summer strawberry bubble gum on the nose and crunchy berries on the palate. A smashable summer wine. $70, Artisan Cellars

CHATEAU DU MOULIN-À-VENT LES VERILLATS 2018

Grapes: Gamay

This Cru Beaujolais comes from a lieu-dit: les Verillats, that sits at the top of the appellation on sandy, granitic soils. Vinified in the Burgundian method and aged in 30% French oak and 70%

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