Potel Aviron, Fleurie (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2010

All of the village cru wines from Stéphane Aviron are–in my opinion–clearly worth the step up in price from the Beaujolais Villages, as none of them cost more than an additional $3 to $6.  Of course, it is easy for me to spend your money, but there’s no question that you’ll get more than your money’s worth for the incrementally higher prices for the crus.  This Fleurie sports a lovely floral topnote, followed by red cherry fruit that packs surprising punch from this stereotypically feminine cru.  Quite fresh in the high-acid 2010 vintage, this also shows very appealing minerality in the finish.