Aromas of white pepper, flowers and crushed rock mix with cherry and raspberry fruit in this expressive Beaujolais. The palate delivers on that promise, adding a savory note that asks for a bolder dish as a pairing – lamb could work well, or a saucy pasta dish. There’s some structure here that suggest some bottle aging will be of benefit, so decant a while in the near term, or cellar up to five years.
Joseph Drouhin, Fleurie AOC (Beaujolais, France) 2014
By Rich Cook