The local weather in Melbourne seems to have taken on a decidedly far north Queensland guise over the last couple of days. Perfect though for a chilled Beaujolais, a style and region that I particularly enjoy. This Chiroubles was spotted in a local wine store, a tribute frankly to the depth of the offering available in the local wine scene. It’s a tasty wine, all fresh cherries and earth with hints of complexity. The palate has just enough grip and is well balanced and a sense of place (you can read notes on my trip to the region last year here). (Alc: 12.5%, Region: Chiroubles, Beaujolais, France, Rating: Good to Very Good, Drink: now)
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