Tolchards Wine Brochure 2023 - Magazine - Page 67
FRANCE - BEAUJOLAIS
BEAUJOLAIS
Every year, the third Thursday of November is
Beaujolais Nouveau day, where the new wines from
the latest harvest are enjoyed young and fresh, often
in a party atmosphere. Beaujolais is the southernmost
region of Burgundy but it enjoys a status of its own
due to its devotion to the Gamay grape and its distinct
style. Beaujolais Villages provides fruity, refreshing
wines which can be enjoyed chilled, Cru villages such
as Fleurie, Morgon and Julianas demonstrate the
highest quality the region can offer with wines
of depth and complexity.
Beaujolais
TAILS OF TWO SOILS
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Bordered by Burgundy to the North; the Saône River (which leads
to Côtes du Rhône) to the East; the “Gastronomic Capital of France”,
Lyon, to the South; and the Monts de Beaujolais (the hills of the Massif
Central) on the West. Beaujolais is just 34 miles long and 7-9 miles
wide and is divided into two sections by the Nizerand River,
with different soils on each side.
