Attributes:
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| Producer: |
Georges Duboeuf
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| Region: |
Fleurie, France
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| Varietal: |
Gamay
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| Bottle Size: |
750 ML
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2006: WineAndSpirits Rating: 85
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| Flavors: |
cherry
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2006: WineSpectator Rating: 86
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| Acidity: |
crisp
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| Flavors: |
cassis, cranberry, plum
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| Texture: |
dense, round
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2005: WineSpectator Rating: 89
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| Aromas: |
floral
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| Compliments: |
racy
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| Flavors: |
blackberry, mineral, raspberry, spice
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2005: Tanzer Rating: 87
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| Flavors: |
berry, cherry, grapey, peppery, raspberry
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| Fruit: |
ripe
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| Texture: |
silky
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2005: WineAndSpirits Rating: 85
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| Texture: |
creamy
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2004: WineSpectator Rating: 85
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| Flavors: |
black cherry, mineral, toast
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2004: WineSpectator Rating: 89
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2003: WineSpectator Rating: 87
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| Aromas: |
floral
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| Body: |
medium-weight
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| Flavors: |
black cherry, spice
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Food Matches:
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| Cheese:
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Blue Cheese, Mozzarella, Sharp Cheddar |
| Fish or Shellfish:
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Grilled Ahi Tuna, Sashimi |
| Pasta & Grains:
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(Grilled) Tofu, Pasta Carbonara, Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauces |
| Poultry & Eggs:
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Coq Au Vin, Game Birds, Glazed Duck, Herb Marinated Chicken, Huevos Rancheros, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey |
| Red Meat:
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Beef Stew, Curried Beef, Curried Pork, Glazed Pork, Grilled Beef, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Shish Kabobs, Pork Chops, Salami or Sausage, Veal, Veal Scaloppini |
| Sauces:
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Red Wine Sauce, Tomato Sauce |
| Spicy Food:
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Beef Stir Fry |
| Vegetables:
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Caesar Salad, Grilled Vegetables, Lentil Salad, Mediterranean, Grilled, Vegetable Gratin or Stew |
Although this grape is fairly tannic, it makes grapey wines with low tannin, especially in the Beaujolais district of France.
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