Each year since 1951, the third Thursday of November, arrives on our table a much-awaited and coveted guest:Beaujolais Nouveau!
This wine from the latest harvests has not finished making people talk about it. Here are some tips to help you choose and taste it well.
Celebrated by many bars and bistros throughout France, his arrival at home deserves a particularly warm welcome!
- Coming from a trader: he will have bought and then blended wines from several producers. These wines offer, in general, a rendering without unpleasant surprises, quite ″standard ″.
An ″N″ or the word ″Négociant″ will then be marked on the overcap.
- Coming from a producer: it will then be a cru with more marked tones .
An ″R″ or the word ″Récoltant″ is written on the overcap.
"Beaujolais Nouveau ":is characterized by floral and fruity notes. Served at 11-12°, it is ideal to accompany your aperitifs and starters.
″Beaujolais Villages New ″:generally from a more limited production and is often superior. Its aroma of red fruits is very appreciated for the tasting of your meats and poultry.
If I want to be sure to buy a quality bottle , I avoid going below €5 because the quality might not be there.
However, some producers often offer quality wines at very attractive prices.
Nothing scares him! It will also go well with your charcuterie , that your spicy dishes or poultry , fish tartare and seafood !
It's all about personal taste. Serve it chilled (ideally at 12°C ), admire the red tint of its purple nuanced dress, and taste it by small sips so that all its aromas are revealed to your palate. New Beaujolais? It is to be shared like good humor !
