Louis Jadot, Beaujolais Villages (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2006

($12, Kobrand): Jadot has made a substantial investment in Beaujolais with their single vineyard wines from their estates in Moulin-a-Vent, Brouilly, Fleurie and Morgon.  Their commitment shows even in this wine, their lowest level Beaujolais.  Sure, it delivers plenty of the berry-like fruitiness, characteristic of wines from the region.  But another layer of subtle, ‘not-just-fruit’ flavor gives it more intrigue than the standard Beaujolais Village.  Buy it by the case so you’ll always have it on hand for take-out rotisserie chicken. 88 Michael Apstein Oct 16, 2007