![]() ![]() The north ( Haut Beaujolais, for “Upper Beaujolais”) has rolling hills with stonier soils, famous for Schist and, especially, Granite. The south ( Bas Beaujolais, for “Lower Beaujolais”) is flatter and the soils are richer (heavier with clay and sandstone). The first thing to understand is that the northern and southern halves are quite different. The Beaujolais wine region is not small, but it isn’t too complicated either, and it’s definitely easier to understand than many French regions like Burgundy or the Rhône. This is generally the most expensive of the classifications: expect to pay from the low $20s to the low $40s, though you can find some killer deals in the teens, and some top collectible examples (Foillard, Metras) that hit $100.We agree, but we also like to drink them at parties because they kill! The French call these Exceptional wines - which they are! - and consider them worthy of at least short term aging and pairing with even more elevated cuisine.These are the Exceptional wines that come from the the ten most distinctive terroirs in the north ((Morgon, Fleurie, etc).Generally a touch more expensive: expect to $16-$25 dollars, although there are some very top examples that can cost as much as the low $30s. The French call these Expressive wines, and consider them better for slightly more elevate cuisines because of their touch of extra structure and complexity.Delicious and accessible wines from more esteemed terroirs in the northern half of Beaujolais. ![]() Expect to pay $12-$18, with some exceptional examples costing $20. But we also love good examples with food, from snacks up through hard-to-pair asian cuisines. The French consider these Festive wines, perfect for parties and hangouts.Straightforwardly delicious wines, coming mostly from the south.The wines of Beaujolais are divided into three in three Classifications: Beaujolais, Beaujolais Villages, and Beaujolais Crus. ![]()
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