not aromatically exciting, vegetal and austere, nice on the palate, fruit is darker and not as vibrant as one might expect

not aromatically exciting, vegetal and austere, nice on the palate, fruit is darker and not as vibrant as one might expect

This particular Beaujolais is a very dark, almost opaque, purplish-ruby. The nose is rich with cherry, along with some floral notes and a faint hint of banana. It is fairly dry with moderately strong acidity and moderate tannins developing more fully towards the end. It has a sour red fruit base in the mouth, with perfume and woody flavors, a little tobacco, and a slight earthiness at the finish. It is a bit tart, but still with a well-rounded effect. Overall it is a pleasant little wine.