In the glass
What it pairs with
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Salade de gésiers confits
The firmer structure of this Villages stands up to the rich confit gizzards. -
Terrine de foie de volaille
Chicken liver terrine with structured Villages is a classic Lyonnais opener. -
Époisses jeune
Young Époisses before peak pungency matches the wine's modest structure.
How to serve Beaujolais-Villages
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Salade de gésiers confits, Terrine de foie de volaille, Époisses jeune. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Château de Pizay's Beaujolais-Villages is sourced from the estate's lighter-soil parcels outside the Morgon cru, offering an accessible entry to the house style.
- 1988 — Pizay first bottles Beaujolais-Villages as a second label for lighter-soil parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Château de Pizay
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Beaujolais-Villages AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres 5-6 months
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €13-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Frequently asked about Beaujolais-Villages
What does Beaujolais-Villages taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Château de Pizay's estate Beaujolais-Villages: more structured than typical Villages due to the estate's Morgon-adjacent soils, with a firmer edge and cleaner minerality.
When should I drink Beaujolais-Villages?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Beaujolais-Villages?
Salade de gésiers confits is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Terrine de foie de volaille and Époisses jeune. The firmer structure of this Villages stands up to the rich confit gizzards.
What grapes are in Beaujolais-Villages?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Beaujolais-Villages AOC.