($12, Frederick Wildman & Sons):  J. J. Vincent is best known for their consistently excellent Pouilly Fuissé from their domaine, the Chateau de Fuissé.  This Beaujolais-Villages, however, comes from the négociant side of their company, from vines located within the village of Juliénas, but not within that cru’s appellation.   Nonetheless, this, their first vintage, is a serious Beaujolais Villages, reflective of both the vintage and Vincent’s ability.  It has attractive rusticity and none of the sweet grapey flavors frequently associated with Beaujolais-Villages. 88 Michael Apstein Nov 27, 2012