Cru Beaujolais is the best of the Beaujolais wines. Cru Beaujolais (or Beaujolais Cru) accounts for wine production in ten of the best grape growing villages in the foothills of the Beaujolais mountains. In an attempt to separate them from the mass produced Nouveau they do not usually show the word “Beaujolais” on the label.
These wines are full-bodied, darker in colour, and long lived. The villages producing this excellent wine are Regnie, Brouilly, Cote de Brouilly, Chiroubles, Chenas, Morgon, Fleurie, Moulin-a-Vent, Saint-Amour, and Julienas.
Brouilly
Is a fruity red wine from the Brouilly region, the southernmost and largest of the Beaujolais crus. Brouilly is often said to be ‘typical’ in regards to Beaujolais. A deep coloured wine, which has finesse and a fruity aromas of blueberries, raspberries, cherries, and currants. Enjoy with white meat dishes. This wine is best drunk when young.
 Brouilly 'Vieilles Vignes' Domaine Dubost - 2010 A ripe wine made with red fruits and rounded tannins, which shows exceptional concentration from low yielding 80-year-old Gamay vines. Owned by the very talented winemaker Jean-Paul Dubost and produced from a collection of vineyards inherited from other family members. £13.95 Buy Now From Wine Hound  |
 Brouilly 2010 Domaine des Maison NeuvesA deep coloured wine, showing great finesse and fruit intensity. The nose gives powerful aromas of ripe berry and currant notes. The palate shows soft tannins and a balanced acidity on the finish. From £7.99 Availble at Majestic Wine |
Côte de Brouilly
Cote de Brouilly is a lovely deep red wine which has purple-blue tinges. A full body fruity red wine best drunk when mature (4-5 years old). A very flexible wine which is equally good enjoyed at home chilled for summer drinking, or as serious companion for good food. Excellent with poultry and meat dishes with rich sauces. Try with a fine crumbly goat’s cheese.
Chénas
This full-bodied Beaujolais Crus ages well is dark in colour and has a velvety texture, with a suggestion of spice. There is absolutely no hurry to drink Chenas wine as they benefit from aging, typically a good 5 years, however they can also be drunk young. Enjoy with red meats and game.
 Bellecourt 2006 Chenas Beaujolais Dark ruby red in color, this Beaujolais offers subtle aromas of roses and peonies along with cooked peaches and plums. The effect is that of jam laced with cinnamon and cumin spices. A fresh, very well-balanced wine with good acidity at the end, finishing with notes of licorice and noble wood. $18.99 Buy Now From Wine Tasting  |
Chiroubles
Chiroubles is a light elegant ethereal wine which has superb aromas of the Gamay fruit. This wine is best drunk relatively young. A great summer wine, ideal for picnics on those long lazy days which can be enjoyed chilled during a meal, or on its own.
 Chiroubles Domaine Pontheux - 2008 A rich wine, exceptionally full for a Beaujolais yet rounded and supple. £11.95 Buy Now From Wine Hound |
Fleurie
Fleurie wine is an excellent wine which is very floral in taste, with aromas of iris and violets. A highly coloured and well-structured wine, that is elegant and smooth. Enjoy with red or white meat dishes.
Juliènas
Typically a good structured, deep ruby-red coloured wine, with intense berry-fruit flavours, and aromas of red-berry fruit , peach and cinnamon. This wine can be drunk young but taste is improved after one or two years and is best enjoyed with game, red meats or poultry dishes accompanied by a rich sauce.
Morgon
Morgan is a rich, fleshy wine, often high in alcohol, with wild cherry, apricot, kirsch and gooseberry flavours. Morgon ages particularly well, some wines showing fine exotic flavours at five years. Enjoy with a fine coq au vin.
 Morgon 'Cuvée la Ballofière' Domaine Dubost - 2010 A ripe, supple Morgon with red fruits and rounded tannins, it shows exceptional concentration from low yielding 70 year old Gamay vines of Jean-Paul Dubost. Jean-Paul Dubosts wines are listed in most of the finest Michelin rated restaurants in France where he has a dedicated following and are listed on most of the top gastronomic restaurants in Burgundy. £13.95 Buy Now From Wine Hound |
Moulin-à-Vent
Moulin-à-Vent is named after a local windmill.
Régnié
The style of Régnié wines can vary, some have good structure and are full-bodied, and may be aged for a few years. Other Regnie wine are quite light, with good structure yet supple, aromas of redcurrant, raspberry and blackberry give it a cherry red colour. This wine is best drunk young. Enjoy with roast pork, white meats, mushroom-based dishes and cheeses.
 Régnié 2010 Les Côtes de Saint Cyr Régnié is the most recently created of the Beaujolais crus, and is known for making one of the lighter styles of wine from this area. This wine comes from a small cooperative of growers, whose vines average around 55 years of age. From £7.99 Availble at Majestic Wine |
Saint-Amour
Saint-Amour is a fruity wine, with flavours of cherries and apricot which can sometimes be a touch spicy. This wine has a great intensity of colour. This wine is best enjoyed with red meat, poultry, or game.
