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Beaujolais

Château de Pizay

Beaujolais · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Gamay
Country
France
Region
Beaujolais
Appellation
Beaujolais
Body
light
Acidity
high
Tannin
low
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

salad · grilled chicken · white meats · light cheeses · vegetarian dishes

Rated vintages

  • 201684 pts

    Classic, simple and fruity, this is an immediately accessible wine. With bright red fruits and a soft, juicy texture, it is crisp, lively and ready to drink.

  • 201587 pts

    The wine has a tannic edge that suggests it is still young. Underneath there is some attractive red-berry fruit and acidity. It just needs a few more months to fill out, so drink from 2017.

  • 201484 pts

    This wine is all crisp cherries and lively acidity. Only the lightest edge of tannin gives the wine some structure, followed by more fruit all the way. Drink now.

  • 201383 pts

    Typically young and fruity, this wine is packed with fresh cherry fruits and plenty of acidity. It's almost crisp and should be drunk now.

  • 201186 pts

    This is ripe, full bodied and delicious, with a red fruit flavor. It has all the juicy fruitiness that is associated with Beaujolais. Drink now, even slightly chilled.