Tasting notes, Wines of Beaujolais; Nov. 12, 2022

                 The Wide World of Beaujolais

NV Lavernette Granit
Blanc de Noirs
On Sale for $29.99
Leynes / Beaujolais / France
100% Gamay
After traveling to the Champagne region, the proprietors at Chateau de Lavernette were inspired to create this complex sparkling wine from 100% Gamay. Expressive and red fruited, the Granit is aged for 18 months on the lees.
2021 Chermette Blanc
$24.99 / Case Price $20
Saint Verand / Beaujolais / France
100% Chardonnay
Sourced from young vines planted in granite soils, the Chermette Blanc offers a beguiling combination of orchard fruits and crushed stone. The wine is aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks, the neutral vessels allowing for an especially fresh personality. 
2021 Boudeau Grain de Rosee
$19.99 / Case Price $16
Odenas / Beaujolais / France
100% Gamay
An electric Rose, driven by acid and tangy red fruit, the Boudeau is remarkably energetic and poised to match with a variety of cuisine. This is an expressive, full flavored Gamay Rose. 
2021 JP Brun Cote de Py Javernieres
On Sale for $29.99
Morgon / Beaujolais / France
100% Gamay
Sourced from a small plot of 65 year-old vines in the Morgon Cru, Jean-Paul Brun’s Javernieres is an athletic, bright take on Gamay. Further investigation reveals a distinct depth of flavor, spicy, red fruited and balanced.
2019 Granger
Cuveé Specialé
$25.99 / Case Price $20.80
Juliénas / Beaujolais / France
100% Gamay
Sourced from a selection of 70 year-old vines, the Cuveé Specialé is a full bodied, brooding style of Gamay with the concentration and acidity to  age for 5 – 7 years.
2015 Daniel Bouland
Chatenay
$42 / Case Price $33.60
Chiroubles / Beaujolais / France
100% Gamay
Daniel Bouland’s cru Beaujolais offerings are some of the most concentrated and well-made as one can find. The 2015 Chatenay is sourced from the hand harvested fruit of old vines.