A review of the wines of the Beaujolais, with an explanation of why many people often don't consider the wines of this beautiful wine region. There follows a series of suggestions for visiting some of the ten Cru Beaujolais villages, in the best region of Beaujolais. This takes in Fleurie, Chiroubles and Chenas and introduces the places to visit in those Crus and the wines to sample.

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Fleurie Maison du Cru: https://fleurie-vin.com/

Chiroubles, Maison du Cru: https://chiroubles-lecru.com/maison-du-cru-chiroubles/

Cave de Chateau du Chenas: https://www.cavedechenas.com/

Domaine Thillardon; one of the pacesetters in Chenas (and beyond): https://domainethillardon.com/

Wines of Beaujolais, especially Domaine Gardot: https://www.vins-du-beaujolais.com/boutique/domaine-gardot-4/

Dependable and good value restaurant in Belleville, Le Buffet de Gare: https://www.lebuffetdelagare-restaurant.com/

Any questions or comments then please contact The Wine Stopper thewinestopper@hotmail.com

There are many places to stay in the Cru Beaujolais region, often with winemakers.