Who likes Beaujolais Noveau?

[kanrok]

My vote. Especially tasty this year.

[The Lone Liberal]

1. Oui!

Les poure?

[kanrok]

4. Duboeff

has that "bubble-gum" scent that reminds me of the holiday season.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

2. I'm sorry but I REALLY HATE IT!!!

I just don't like red wine that's so transparent it's practically white....

But I hope you enjoy yours since you like it...give me the big fat stuff!

[hlthe2b]

3. Ditto... make my red wines hearty...

nothing like a good bordeaux or cabernet sauvignon...Oui, Oui!

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

6. Yep and I'll drink it with ANYTHING

because I am culturally bankrupt and do what the hell I want :D

[kanrok]

11. Doesn't make you culturally bankrupt

just discriminating.

[kanrok]

7. I love the fat stuff too

but there is something about this stuff that makes me happy. And it isn't the reduced alcohol content.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

14. I love to smell it...really

Just when I drink it...I dunno...it doesn't rock my world like a big fat cab..

I rarely drink any white wines unless I get an occasional overpriced White Bordeaux...or maybe with some Thai food..

Otherwise it's cabs, blends, syrahs and once in a while a pinot noir...or Chilean riojo's

[kanrok]

16. I love a good meritage

Couple of decent ones for under $20 - Lyeth and Guenoc (Victorian Claret. Need some recommendations. In a rut.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

27. Guenoc makes a great claret!

So does Coppola that's not too pricey!

[greatauntoftriplets]

9. Merlot

S'il vous plait.

[On the Road]

5. I Love Beaujolais

Not just the noveau variety, but the "-villages" and "plain ol'"types. The wine I remember most fondly in all the world was a sort of a Beaujolais called Chenat (by Georges deBoef, no less) that was light, fruity, and surprisingly spicy. Yum! It was about $13 a bottle, which is way above average for me, but I would snap it up again if I could ever find it.

What label did you have that was so good?

[kanrok]

8. Duboeuf

Although any will do. Apparently this year is a great one (for the young stuff).

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

10. Didn't he star with Catherine Denuve in French movies?

:evilgrin:

[kanrok]

12. I'll bet she's still hot

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

13. I think that is a safe bet... this is from last year, an interview

with a French film magazine...

[kanrok]

15. Yep. She's a classic

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[WannaJumpMyScooter]

18. yeah, good book, read it this summer

really good stuff in there.

[flamingyouth]

17. I do

But I prefer the eau de vie runoff! :evilgrin:

[kanrok]

20. Okay

stumped me on that one. Please educate me on the eau de vie runoff. Sounds like a french foot-race. BTW, how's the weather in my second-favorite city?

[Kat45]

19. Oh yeah, I always liked that. Haven't had it for a while though.

[baldguy]

21. Never mind any of that old stuff. Gimmie some FRESH wine!

[Laughing Mirror]

22. Kool-Aid Kool-Aid tastes great

Beaujolais Nouveau is I think like Kool-Aid for adults. I liked Kool-Aid when I was a kid, and I like a cold glass of Beaujolais with certain foods now that I'm an adult. Especially when it is a good year, as this one is.

Beaujolais Nouveau has become a fun tradition every autumn for grown-ups, like Halloween.

Domaine des Feuilletes 2003 is the bottle in my refrigerator.

[NashVegas]

25. I Dig Kool-Aid

I haven't had Beauj for years; a former co-worker and I used to be all about sampling it every year, for several years. Since we've gone our separate ways across the country, I've no one to enjoy it with :(

My lips always got sooooo purple.

[OldEurope]

23. Moi. Mais je prefere des autres vins nouvaus, parcequ´ils sont

mois chers.

(sorry for my rusty french)

:toast:

[Kellanved]

24. should be a "dirty secret" thread

But it's one I share. This year's primeur is exceptional.

[HuckleB]

26. It's OK.

But it's not really the type of wine I drink in late fall and winter.

[Rabrrrrrr]

28. Yes indeedy!

I haven't gotten any yet this year, though.

Thanks for the reminder!!

[annagull]

29. I got 2 bottles yesterday

This is a good year!