Georges Duboeuf "*Beaujolais Nouveau" 2023

A beautiful garnet with opaque rose-pink tints at the rim when illuminated from able. Aromas of classic Gamay with touches of spiced apple rings, pear, and sweet baking spices, chocolate covered cherries.

Palate--Slightly tart first impression and a lite hint of "sparkle" which is wonderful finishing with a gentle touch of fresh ground black pepper.

*Beaujolais Nouveau is a "special" wine made in a special way and released with a VERY special fan fare. From vinification to release the wine is only 6 weeks old!  It is released worldwide on the the third Thursday of November at midnight and there is a raucous bacchanalia in Beaujolais and a lot of headaches and perhaps regrets in the morning.

This Nouveau is remarkable in two ways: 1. It is far and away much better than the same production last year which I noted was fit for pouring down the drain. 2. It is also much more expensive this year than last year's offering. $12 last year to $15 this year... That is pushing the limits of he desirability of this wine. 

If it wasn't for the "Tradition" of France's Nouveau celebration this wine--at this price--wouldn't make it off too many shelves. At it's best it is an uncomplicated, fresh, lively and fun quaff. If it goes any higher next year, I will probably pass on it.  For this year? Raise a glass and enjoy it for what it is.!