Alexandre Burgaud, Beaujolais-Villages Lantignié (Burgundy, France) La Colline de Chermieux 2019 ( $28)

Alexandre Burgaud represents the 4th generation of the family producing wine in Beaujolais. Although not a cru like Moulin-à-Vent or Fleurie, Lantignié, a village in the Beaujolais-Villages appellation that lies just outside of the designated cru appellations, can make distinctive Beaujolais (and deserves to be granted cru status). Alexandre Burgaud’s charming midweight La Colline de Chermieux, with its raspberry-tinged fruitiness, has the freshness and appeal of Beaujolais with more depth and complexity. Tannins are mild so it takes a chill nicely if you wind up drinking it this summer. Right now, it’s perfect for Thanksgiving!
91 Michael Apstein