I’m sure when I say Beaujolais, you might think of Beaujolais Nouveau… The overly fruity wine that comes out every Thanksgiving. You know, the one Aunt Karen brings to Thanksgiving dinner each year because… tradition.
It’s time we have a talk about the “real” Beaujolais and forging those traditions into this century! Clearly, we love ringing in the seasons as much as anybody—but just like parachute pants, perhaps we should leave Beaujolais Nouveau in the 1980’s time capsule where it belongs.
The aforementioned Beaujolais (Nouveau) is a light, red wine where the annual release coincides with the fall harvest. The drawback is most Beaujolais Nouveau wines are cheaply made and not very good. A much better choice would be to choose a real Beaujolais, in this case, a step up to Beaujolais-Village Combre Aux Jacques.
To pair with your Thanksgiving meal, Louis Jadot is definitely one of the better wines that fit the occasion. This crisp, fruit-forward, juicy wine has expressive aromas and flavors of ripe red berries, with nice weight in the mouth. It pairs well with light red meats and grilled or roasted white meats. If you prefer, you can even serve this wine with a bit of a chill.
Thanksgiving is about celebrating our blessings. So this Thanksgiving, raise your glass of Beaujolais-Village Combre Aux Jacques only found at Richter Cork and Keg.