Georges DuBoeuf Fleurie

[Innkeeper]

2002 Georges DuBoeuf, Flower Label, Fleurie, Red Beaujolais Wine ($10.64 Pops - by the box). After the generally poor reviews of the '02 Beaujolais Nouveau, we were concerned that this may translate into the whole '02 Beaujolais crop. Pops advertised this one hot on the heels of the WS rating of 90 in early August. We asked them to hold shipment till ambient temperatures cooled down, they did, and the wine arrived last week.

It's a winner, with the capacity to continue improving over the next year or so. Georgeous garnet red color in the glass. Strawberries and pepper on the nose and upfront. Nice body (13% alcohol), more fruit and pleasant acidity across the palate, and a lovely finish.

You guessed it, it is a wonderful hamburger wine. We matched it with spicy sauteed burgers, red and yellow tomatoes vinaigrette, and roast baby red potatoes. What better way to spend a Monday night.