I have the privilege of tasting many wines in the course of my work and it is always a joy to come across the occasional memorable bottle. This is one of them, a complete joy with any sort of Asian and lighter Western fare. A beaujolais cru I chanced upon at Mahota Commune in Kitchener Complex, going for about $50.
I reprise my Cellartracker review: “Medium intensity garnet and a great nose. Fresh sandal wood, white pepper and a tantalising array of fresh berries and red fruits. Medium acidity with mellow tannins, medium body given to low alcohol content. Minerality, like smelling and drinking slate, makes it a classic beaujolais cru. Bramble and grass on the commendable finish. Great value.”
I was expecting to find the usual banana and other tropical fruits so was disappointed I didn’t get any. Perhaps could have left it for another 2 or 3 years given its strong acid and mineral backbone.
A fantastic wine!
