Half way through my Beaujolais Nouveau 2011 (Albert Bichot)
No body is serious about Beaujolais Nouveau. It is supposed to be just a party drink, like a punch that you enjoy but never remember what it is. That was the thought that came into my mind as I finished my last sip of the 2011 Albert Bichot Beaujolais Nouveau. However, searching the memory of last year Nouveau, also by the same producer, it seems that there is more to this year’s Nouveau.
The color looks slightly darker, and the body feels heavier. Not too much as it is still rather light, but different enough for me to notice. Besides the same rich fizzy cherry, the nose does show tint of vanilla which wasn’t present last year. The mid-palate is typical refreshing cherry and currant, almost like drinking grape juice and chew it with bubble gum. Tannin is almost unnoticeable.
Anyway, save one more bottle for later. Will of course finish it before Christmas!
Just to update on my last post about Beaujolais Nouveau in Hong Kong. Yes, I did find a Nouveau party by UFE or Union of French Citizens Abroad in Hong Kong. But the discovery came after this year Nouveau day (17-Nov). Too bad! I would have gone to the party as well!
