How many Crus does Beaujolais have?
10 Crus
These wines represent the best of the Beaujolais: serious, delicious, and often age-worthy wines. The 10 Crus, from north to south are St-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Brouilly, and Côte de Brouilly.
Why does Swansea celebrate Beaujolais?
Beaujolais Day is a massive deal in Swansea Dubbed the biggest event in Swansea’s social calendar, bars, pubs, and venues across the city host events and parties to mark the day – a celebration of the first wine of the season made from the first harvest of grapes in the Beaujolais region of France.
What grape variety is in Beaujolais?
Gamay grape
Beaujolais (/ˌboʊʒəˈleɪ/ BOH-zhə-LAY, French: [boʒɔlɛ]) is a French Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) wine generally made of the Gamay grape, which has a thin skin and is low in tannins.
Is Beaujolais similar to Pinot Noir?
Yes, cru Beaujolais wines are made from Gamay grapes, but their texture and mouthfeel can be quite similar to Pinot Noir. Indeed, where these two wines differ most dramatically, for the moment at least, is in price. Shoppers can find several well-made cru Beaujolais offerings in the $20 range.
Why do the Welsh celebrate Beaujolais Day?
The day celebrates the arrival of the first bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau wine following the first harvest of grapes in that region of France. Swansea locals hit the city’s famous Wind Street to mark the day, which takes place on the third Thursday of November.
Who celebrates Beaujolais Day?
France
The traditional Beaujolais Nouveau Day is celebrated across France every year on the third Thursday of November, with the wine released from barrels at one minute past midnight in accordance with French law.
How long is Beaujolais good for?
Enjoy your glass of Beaujolais Nouveau’s fruit flavors within six months or a year of its bottling. If you’re lucky, you can even store a good and rare vintage for over 2 to 3 years.