Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages Equals Stud

Filed in archive Cheap Wines on April 21, 2006

As part of my duds and studs when it comes to selecting and critiquing some inexpensive wines, my latest find is Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages.

Now I'm not new to this wine label, but it is often in the upper range of my cheap wine price range, usually about $8 to $7 (US), and when there are so many bottles at a few dollars less than this to choose from, I often pass on old George.

But, I lucked out this past week and found this wonderful Beaujolais on sale for $6.99 (US). Not only did I have to buy it, I had to stock up a little. Even at a few dollars more, I think this wine is worth it. And, come on. Who doesn't like Beaujolais?

The review (and image of the label) I found on Ergo-sum agrees with me:

Beaujolais-Villages is a simple, fruity red wine from the Beaujolais region of France, produced from the Gamay grape. Nicely drinkable, easy to pair with pretty much anything (I had it with pizza), this is a fun wine that proves not every wine coming from France is for the snooty. Although Beaujolais-Villages works at room temperature, it is traditionally served cooler than other reds, chilled to fifty-two degrees Fahrenheit. Its aroma is of ripe berries with a hint of something else, something floral (violet?).