Region: Beaujolais, France
Grapes: 100% Gamay
ABV: 12.5%
Price: $10
As you see, after three years or so, I finally figured out how to take pictures with my Macbook...but I digress.
Like the Duboeuf, the Drouhin Nouveau has that light, almost juice-like color, but unlike last year's vintage, this wine has legs. Not much, but more than I expected out of a Beaujolais Nouveau. The aroma is fruity, almost like a dessert. Very light, with a cherry and dark fruit flavor that clings to your mouth. Not as rich as the Duboeuf, but pleasant.
EDIT: I am changing my story. After sitting out for 30 minutes to an hour, the Drouhin becomes a much more mellow, well-rounded drink with a richness that isn't as punch-you-in-the-face as the Duboeuf. This is truly the better wine of the two, it just needs a moment to find itself.
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