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Beaujolais 2011 Château de Pizay

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Grape

Gamay

Origin
Château de Pizay, in its present form, was completed in the 19th century, but the origins of the estate date from as early as the 11th century. The estate is located between the famous 'cru' villages of Morgon and Brouilly, and is surrounded by 80 hectares of vines.
Taste
A light, lithe and youthful wine, with a nose of red apples, raspberries and subtle notes of bell peppers and petals. Super-light tannins and ripe redcurrant fruit are framed by zingy acidity.
Enjoy
Chill to around 12ºC and enjoy with coarse pâté or cured ham.

Body

Red Wine with of a Body of B
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Average rating

3-andhalf out of 5
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    • chesterbonviveur
    • 13 July 2012
    5 out of 5

    Stunning!

    From the great Chateau de Pizay stable, this is outstanding quality, and difficult to believe it is 'generic' Beaujolais and not even one of their many superb crus. This is a revelation in modern-style Beaujolais, possessing character, fruit intensity, versatility with food or drunk on its own (preferably unchilled for me). Clearly the 2011 vintage was oustanding, although it is unikely to improve beyond the first year or two, so should be snapped up and consumed as soon as possible. Pleased to see Jancis R. is also so enthusiastic and is promoting this producer and this particular example. Really good value.

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  • 5 out of 5

    good straightforward beaujolais

    This is a great benchmark beajolais. None of the faults that sometimes spoil gamay wines (bananas etc) - but all of the plus points. Not overly assertive so you can serve with pretty much any food, but also does not have the extra character of a Cru (nor the extra £5+ price tag). Bottom line - this is very good beaujolas, better than many of Majestic's Cru Beaujolais, great drinking, enjoyable, a good price. Definitely buy more.

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  • 5 out of 5

    Very very nice wine

    Beautifully fruity. Great value. Just go and buy some now, you won't regret it.

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  • 4 out of 5

    Went down very well

    I bought this to accompany our turkey on Christmas Day and it was a big hit amongst our family. Light enough for turkey yet sufficiently different to be a conversation point. I would buy again.

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  • 5 out of 5

    Delectable

    This is beaujolais just as I like it, light, delicious, good as an apèro or with a meal. I'm delighted as I know the Château well and didn't want to be disappointed.

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  • 4 out of 5

    In a word...delicious

    This wine just pleases all palates...and with or without food. So versatile and a great everyday easy drinking, delicious wine. yum.

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Press Reviews

  • Utterly charming (2011 Vintage)

    "There's some utterly charming bright and red-berry juicy succulence and exuberance from Château de Pizay here. (The Wine Gang, www.thewinegang.com, July 2012)"

  • Very fresh and direct and with real Beaujolais character (2011 Vintage)

    "Bright crimson. Very fresh and direct and with real Beaujolais character plus refreshment and body. No trace of the old bananas. Versatile in terms of serving temperature, I’d have thought. Great balance (Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 25th May 2012)"

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