Maison J. J. Vincent, Beaujolais Villages (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2009

 J. J. Vincent is best known for their consistently excellent Pouilly Fuissé from their domaine, the Chateau de Fuissé.  This Beaujolais-Villages, however, comes from the négociant side of their company, from vines located within the village of Juliénas, but not within that cru’s appellation.   Nonetheless, this, their first vintage, is a serious Beaujolais Villages, reflective of both the vintage and Vincent’s ability.  It has attractive rusticity and none of the sweet grapey flavors frequently associated with Beaujolais-Villages.