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16/10/2008, 11:24 Théière Joined on 28/07/2008 London and 37 Guerchois Posts 3,886 Re: Le Beaujolais nouveau I thought BN was just so the industry vinicults could taste the brew to see if was worth bottling or selling on. Then they found out that really really young wine could be sold to the Brits at inflated prices leaving more of the good stuff for France. Cynical moi? User is online It is pointless having a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent    Report

16/10/2008, 11:48 woolybanana Joined on 27/08/2007 Vendée Posts 3,990 Re: Le Beaujolais nouveau It is just a marketing trick to get rid of bad wine. They have been grubbing out the vineyards which produce the muck to try and move upmarket. Keep grubbing I say.    Report

16/10/2008, 13:16 Benjamin Joined on 21/08/2005 Vendée South Posts 2,558 Re: Le Beaujolais nouveau  woolybanana wrote:  it tasted like a mixture of dog dung and furniture polish. That good eh? I was with a crowd in a London hotel dining room some years ago when the d*ck head at the top of the table was persuaded by the wine waiter to order three bottles for the table. I've been suspicious of chilled red wine ever since.  Benjamin Is Miki back?    Report

16/10/2008, 13:25 Cat Joined on 21/01/2005 ------- Forum Moderator ------- Lot Posts 4,370 Re: Le Beaujolais nouveau They'll be telling us next that the French really do adore Piat d'Or Cathy Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.    Report

16/10/2008, 13:50 chessfou Joined on 15/11/2005 Aveyron Posts 621 Re: Le Beaujolais nouveau Nothing wrong with lightly chilled (decent) red wine, especially those  from the Loire valley but also Grand wines which, after all, ought to be served "chambré" - generally in the region of 16 degrees C (18 absolute max.). What is the usual temperature in your living room (20, 22, 24, even more?) or in your local restaurant? If I can't serve my wines straight from our cellar, then I bung 'em in one of our "caves à vin" (special wine fridges) for a bit before serving. Alternatives are to put them in a wine cooler, or briefly in the fridge (although that's far from ideal because the temperature shock is too great) or, in winter (provided it's not freezing out), to stick 'em outside in the cold for a bit.    Report

16/10/2008, 14:16 Théière Joined on 28/07/2008 London and 37 Guerchois Posts 3,886 Re: Le Beaujolais nouveau Vin chaud? User is online It is pointless having a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent    Report

16/10/2008, 18:55 Jotty Joined on 07/09/2008 Posts 103 Re: Le Beaujolais nouveau In the summer here (which can get to 40+°) red wine is almost always served chilled. If you look on the label it often says should be served between 16 + 18 °.    Report

17/10/2008, 8:43 Théière Joined on 28/07/2008 London and 37 Guerchois Posts 3,886 Re: Le Beaujolais nouveau Down or up on the piste, it served hot, nicely spiced. Winters coming User is online It is pointless having a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent    Report

17/10/2008, 14:05 Jotty Joined on 07/09/2008 Posts 103 Re: Le Beaujolais nouveau  teapot wrote: Down or up on the piste, it served hot, nicely spiced. Winters coming on the piste again eh?    Report

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