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In the world of Beaujolais there are three levels of quality -- the
bottom level are wines that simply carry the designation "Beaujolais."
The next level up are those wines labeled "Beaujolais Villages."
The top level is Domaine/Estate Bottled Beaujolais Villages -- denoting
that the wine is not only Château grown and bottled but is also from
a superior vineyard at a high elevation.
Abarbanel/Château de la Salle Beaujolais Villages meets these criteria. For more than 300 years now
the Roye family has been cultivating some of France's best Gamay (the
grapes Beaujolais wines are made from) grapes and with the utmost tender
loving care transforming them into exceptional wines.
 With each succeeding vintage, our Beaujolais Villages has won heaps of awards and praise. The 2009 vintage makes its debut for Passover 2010. The 2009 vintage is Non-Mevushal and as with every vintage is made from very old vines – in fact the vines at Château de la Salle are 100 years-old on average (the best wines come from older vines) and has the lightness and berry sweetness you’d expect from this type of wine.
The 2009 Beaujolais Villages has intriguing notes of blackberries, raspberries and tobacco along with banana on the finish. This is a fun quaffing wine that can be chilled for an hour prior to drinking. America’s most honored kosher Beaujolais Villages. Drink now.
Pair this with sweet and sour
chicken, BBQ chicken, hamburgers with lettuce, tomatoes and onions with
some mayo on the top bun and ketchup on the bottom bun -- also good
for kiddush by itself and with saucy French cuisine -- good with pasta
too (but lighter sauces).
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Abarbanel 2002 Château de la Salle Old Vines (Beaujolais-Villages)
“Fruity and fun, with plum, cherry, raspberry and herb flavors that go down easily. Soft, supple and light textured, the wine shows its terroir well, finishing with a bright edge.”
The Wine Enthusiast
April 2004
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SILVER MEDAL "Best Buy "
Abarbanel 2007 Château de la Salle, Beaujolais-Villages
Rich ruby color. Aromas of strawberry compote, chocolate covered cherries follow through on a soft, round entry to a dryish medium body with tangy spiced apple, raspberry, and orange notes. Finishes with a powdery tannin fade with a touch of nutskin and spice.
Beverage Testing Institute
World Wine Championships
August 2009
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SILVER MEDAL "Highly Recommended"
Abarbanel 2006 Chateau de la Salle, Beaujolais-Villages Rouge
Ruby purple color. Bright jammy blackberry and currant aromas follow through to a bright, lively entry leads and a fruity, lightly tannic light-to-medium body with a crisp, zippy citrus and peach marmalade accented fade. A crisp, taut, refreshing red to sip or serve with turkey dishes.
Beverage Testing Institute
World Wine Championships
November 2007 |
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Abarbanel Beaujolais Villages 2005
“Just what you expect from a Beaujolais Villages. Light-to medium-bodied, fresh and round, with black cherry, grape and spicy aromas and flavors that sit nicely on the palate. A fine quaffing wine, perhaps best served lightly chilled. Drink now or in the next year or so.”
Daniel Rogov
Ha’aretz and International Herald Tribune
November 2006 |
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Abarbanel Beaujolais Villages, Château de la Salle, Vieilles Vignes, 2002
“A simple but remarkably quaffable Beaujolais, fresh and refreshing, with an appealing cherry-red color matched by cherry-berry fruits. Nothing at all
complex here but a fun match to pizzas, burgers and chicken salad. Drink up.” (Tasted 22 Sep, 2004)
Daniel Rogov
Ha’aretz and International Herald Tribune
September 2004
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SILVER MEDAL
Abarbanel Beaujolais Villages '05
"Kosher Dark cherry red and purple color. Bright black cherry, mineral, and spice aromas. A round entry leads to a dry light-to medium-bodied palate with tart black cherry and strawberry skin and flinty mineral flavors. Finishes with a quick tart mineral fade. Pair with sirloin burgers."Beverage Testing Institute
World Wine Championships
August 2006
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“This ruby colored light bodied wine has flavors and aromas of cassis, cherries, blueberries, gooseberries and allspice. Best served slightly chilled.”
Gamliel Kronemer
The N.Y. Jewish Week
June 9, 2006
"Sweet strawberry and red cherry flavors, with
a dash of spice on the finish. Drink now."
Wine Spectator
September 15, 2001
"Made, as are all of the wines in this area from Gamay grapes,
the wine is light ruby red in color and so light in body that you might
think it was going to float away. Despite that, lively, fruity and easy
to drink, especially when served lightly chilled."
Daniel Rogov
Ha'aretz
August 2001
Double Gold Medal
Tasters Guild International
April 2001
Gold Medal
The International Eastern Wine Competition
May 2006
Silver Medal
Beverage Testing Institute
World Wine Championships
August 2009
Silver Medal
Beverage Testing Institute
World Wine Championships
November 2007
Silver Medal
Beverage Testing Institute
World Wine Championships
August 2006
Silver Medal
The Indy International Wine Competition
July 2006
Silver Medal
The Los Angeles County
Wines of the World Competition
May 2006
Silver Medal
Tasters Guild
International Wine Competition
April 2006
Silver Medal
International Eastern Wine Competition
April 2002
Silver Medal
International Eastern Wine Competition
2002
Silver Medal
International Eastern Wine Competition
1999
Silver Medal
Tasters Guild International
1999
Bronze Medal
Beverage Testing Institute
World Wine Championships
August 2006
Bronze Medal
Tasters Guild International
2004
Bronze Medal
Tasters Guild Consumer Wine Judging
2002
Bronze Medal
International Eastern Wine Competition
2001
Bronze Medal
Tasters Guild International
1998
Bronze Medal
International Eastern Wine Competition
1998
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