Here at Vinfolio we understandably possess great enthusiasm for scarce, legend-inspiring vinous jewels with regal reputations. I like to reserve at least a little room in my heart and cellar for under-appreciated drinking pleasures, such as those from the
Cru du Beaujolais. While most are familiar with the mass-produced carbonically macerated juice typically associated with the region, quality Beaujolais is somewhat less recognized. Often bearing more resemblance to the noble Pinot Noir grown further North in Burgundy than their Gamay siblings, these wines are immediately enjoyable upon release, but given up to a decade of cellaring will reward with surprising complexity and character.
Currently Vinfolio offers for sale the old vine
2005 Guy Breton bottling from Morgon (IWC 91), arguably the most age-worthy of the 10 Beaujolais Crus. With 2005, a vintage of towering quality in Burgundy with correspondingly sky-high tariffs for most appellations, Beaujolais wines have quietly maintained their value-oriented pricing. I challenge anyone to think of another $24 bottle of wine with such enormous upside.
