Pour this slightly cold and watch a red win over people who swear they only drink white. Quinson Beaujolais-Villages is all juicy red cherry and raspberry, soft as a cushion, with a fresh little snap on the finish that keeps you reaching for the glass. No heavy oak, no grippy tannin to chew through. Just a French red that's genuinely fun to drink on a Tuesday or over nyama choma on a Friday. We'll have it at your door fast, any hour.
Stick your nose in and it's a bowl of fresh red fruit. Cherry and raspberry up front, a little floral lift behind it, like crushed berries in a garden. The sip is bright and light-to-medium bodied, the fruit carrying through clean and lively. Tannins are barely there, so it glides instead of grips, and a fresh streak of acidity keeps the whole thing dancing. Dry, never sweet, with a finish that's quick and moreish rather than long and serious. Friendly, food-loving, easy to say yes to a second glass.
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Where it's from
This comes from Beaujolais, the southern tip of France's Burgundy region, and it's made entirely from Gamay, the grape that basically built the place. The "Villages" bit isn't marketing fluff. It means the fruit comes from a cluster of higher-spec villages in the hills that are allowed to make a wine with a touch more character than basic Beaujolais. The signature move here is whole-bunch fermentation, where hand-picked grapes go into the tank intact rather than crushed. That's the trick behind all that bright, juicy, low-tannin fruit you're tasting.
Good to know
- What is the price of Quinson Beaujolais Villages 75cl?
Quinson Beaujolais Villages 75cl is KSh 3,129 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Quinson Beaujolais-Villages 75cl taste like?
Bright and juicy, full of fresh red cherry and raspberry with a floral note. It's light-to-medium bodied, dry, with soft tannins and a lively, refreshing finish.
- What is the ABV of Quinson Beaujolais-Villages?
It's 14% ABV, in a standard 750ml bottle.
- How should I serve it?
Lightly chilled is the way. Pop it in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes so it's around 13 to 15C, then pour into a normal wine glass. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with Beaujolais-Villages?
It loves grilled meats and nyama choma, roast chicken, charcuterie and cheese. Basically anything casual and savoury.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Fully dry. The fresh red-fruit flavour can read as fruity, but there's no sweetness in the glass.
- What grape is it made from and where is it from?
It's 100% Gamay from Beaujolais, in the Burgundy region of France.
Quinson Beaujolais Villages 75cl
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Quinson Beaujolais Villages 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Quinson Beaujolais Villages 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,129. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.