Michel Tête, Julienas (Beaujolais, France) Domaine de Clos du Fief 2007

($18, Louis Dressner Selections): Michel Tête, one of the top Beaujolais producers, uses the name Domaine de Clos du Fief for the vineyards he owns in Juliénas, one of the 10 villages in Beaujolais allowed to carry the village name.  Wines from Juliénas typically display a charming rusticity and true to form, this one combines that engaging quality with an earthy—almost briary—character that melds nicely with the bright red fruit flavors.  It’s an ideal match for take-out rotisserie chicken or other simple fare. Michael Apstein Feb 2, 2010