beaujolais
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Definition
Noun: A light, dry, fruity red wine produced in the Beaujolais region of France, typically intended to be consumed young, within a few months of its release.
Usage
The word "beaujolais" refers specifically to the wine from this designated region. It is often used to describe the wine's characteristic style. * We ordered a bottle of beaujolais to pair with the roasted chicken. * Beaujolais is best served slightly chilled. * He prefers the fresh, fruity taste of a good beaujolais.
Advanced Usage
- Beaujolais Nouveau: A specific style of Beaujolais wine released just weeks after the harvest, celebrated on the third Thursday of November. It is the most famous example of a young Beaujolais.
- The arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau is an annual event for wine enthusiasts.
Variants and Related Words
- Beaujolais-Villages: A designation for wines from a group of higher-quality villages within the Beaujolais region.
- Cru Beaujolais: Refers to the ten specific, highest-quality vineyard areas (or ) within Beaujolais, such as Morgon or Fleurie, which produce more complex and age-worthy wines.
Synonyms
- Red wine (general)
- Vin de primeur (for Nouveau, meaning "early wine")
Related Phrases
- To drink a Beaujolais: The standard phrasing for consuming this wine.
- It's traditional to drink a Beaujolais Nouveau as soon as it's released.
Noun
- dry fruity light red wine drunk within a few months after it is made; from the Beaujolais district in southeastern France