Category Archives: Beaujolais

2012 Paul Durdilly Beaujolais Les Grandes Coasses

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Beaujolais from vines situated in the village of Le Chassagne with an average age of 40 years. Imported by Beaune and Beyond. Quite dark in colour. The fruit pops from the glass – sweet red cherries, raspberries and those yellow … Continue reading →

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2010 Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon Côte du Py

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

After the ripe and approachable 2009 vintage in Beaujolais I find it quite appealing to get back to a structural creature like this. It’s awash with what feels like natural acidity and has plenty of rugged, grippy tannin. Nowhere near … Continue reading →

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2009 Jean-Marc Burgaud Les Charmes

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

France, Beaujolais 13% Cork $29.95 Stepping things up, the Les Charmes vineyard is 75 years of age and this wine is an altogether more serious expression of the Gamay grape. There’s some real depth here; greater emphasis on meat, earth, … Continue reading →

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2009 Jean-Marc Burgaud Château de Thulon

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

France, Beaujolais 12.5% Cork $21.95 The 2009 vintage in Beaujolais has garnered some very high praise, with warmer conditions producing wines displaying ripe fruit and balanced acidity. Jean-Marc Burgaud’s entry level Château de Thulon is sourced from a 50 year old … Continue reading →

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