Beaujolais

Beaujolais has seen its fair share of ups and downs in recent years yet remains on of the most productive wine regions in France. Home to the Gamay grape, and with it a method of fermentation, that entails whole bunch fermentation, called carbonic maceration. When good these can be some of the most refreshing red wines in the world, often served chilled, and the source of immense pleasure. The wines are typically light and intensely fruity with wonderful acidity and a sense of joyful exuberance not found in other barrel fermented, richer wines.