Beaujolais

[Kcwhippet]

Well, there's Beaujolais and there's Beaujolais Nouveau. The latter is bottled soon after fermentation is complete and is released here in time for Thanksgiving. It's meant to be drunk very young, while it's still fresh and fruity. It's not really meant to last much past six months, if even that long. Beaujolais, not of the Nouveau variety, is a whole different wine. Even though it's also made from the Gamay grape, it can easily age a few years and is a wonderful wine with some age. Personally, I wouldn't reach for an older BN as my first choice to drink.