As we have watched prices of Burgundian Pinot Noir increasing in recent years, it has only highlighted the great value of the Gamay wines produced in the regions southern-most territory of Beaujolais. For around the price of the entry level Bourgogne Pinot Noir you can buy great quality Cru Beaujolais, arguably the most important of which is Moulin-a-Vent. This classy medium bodied wine is seamless with floral notes, spicy dark fruit with lovely depth and silky tannins. Well worth a look.
"Brilliant violet. Lively, spice-accented red and dark berry and floral scents pick up hints of candied flowers and minerals with air. Fresh and energetic on the palate, offering gently sweet strawberry and spice-cake flavors that deepen steadily on the back half. Finishes smooth and seamless, featuring resonating spiciness and very soft tannins."