2002 Mommessin Beaujolais Nouveau
France
$8-$10
The annual celebratory release of Beaujolais
Nouveau in France the third Thursday in November is perfect timing for the all-American
Thanksgiving feast. After a healthy 2002 growing season, the hand-harvested
traditional Gamay grapes are vinified in whole bunches followed by temperature-controlled
maceration, pressing and fermentation. This very well-made wine yields fresh,
fragrant aromas of strawberries, red cherries, and hints of raspberry. On the
palate, the wine is supple and fleshy, well-balanced with rounded tannins, even-alcohol,
with nice, bright fruit throughout and a medium long finish. A good accompaniment
to most Thanksgiving faves. Available at Dorignac's, Langenstein's in Metairie,
The Wine Seller, Cellars of River Ridge, Habano's in Slidell; and in Covington:
Hugh's Wine Cellar, Northshore Wine Merchants and Louisiana Star.
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