Beaujolais Villages, La Cave des Grands Vins de Fleurie

Description

Beaujolais Villages is a lighter style of red wine made from 100% Gamay grapes sourced from throughout the Beaujolais wine-growing appellation. It is seductive and well-balanced with delectably soft tannins.

This particular Beaujolais Villages is made by a wine co-operative called La Cave des Grands Vins de Fleurie. The co-op was founded in 1927, largely by the women of Fleurie, who has become used to working together, during and after WW1, when many of the men from the region were fighting and many would not return. Today the co-op is one of the largest producers Fleurie AC (as well as Brouilly, Chirouble, Morgon, Moulin A Vent, Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages) and has 330 member winegrowers with over 350 hectares of vineyards.

Beaujolais Villages wines are best enjoyed young and slightly chilled, making them versatile companions to charcuterie, light cheeses, and casual meals. While offering more complexity than Beaujolais Nouveau, they stand below the prestigious Cru Beaujolais appellations. Essentially, Beaujolais-Villages provides a delightful and food-friendly wine experience, embodying the charming character of the broader Beaujolais region.