It’s no longer a secret that this vibrant region has much more to offer than the light-bodied party juice of Beaujolais Nouveau. Especially when it comes to cru Beaujolais: many wines can stand up to red Burgundies of the same price.
Scroll down for 20 top Cru Beaujolais tasting notes and scores
So if you’re looking for complexity as well as value, wines from the Beaujolais crus could be what you’re looking for this Christmas.
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See 20 top Cru Beaujolais tasting notes and scores
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