It is that time of year, but in case you missed it, the first wine of the 2019 vintage, Beaujolais Nouveau, was released last week on November 21. Franck Duboeuf, son of founder Georges, was in Texas to present the winery’s three wines: A Nouveau Rosé, inaugurated in 2018, Beaujolais Nouveau and Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau. I was most impressed by this one for its intensity and structure. Duboeuf explained that the Villages vineyards were less affected by weather events than vineyards in other areas and the difference shows in the wines. Yes, it is a young wine, literally hot of the presses, but its cheerful, juicy black cherry, raspberry fruit is supported by zesty acidity and firm tannins and all of these elements are nicely integrated into a polished wine. It will make a welcome addition to your Thanksgiving table.
Georges Duboeuf, Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau AOC (Burgundy, France) 2019
By Rebecca Murphy