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Press Release:
Chill Out with Georges Duboeuf's Summer Red

Chilled wine is nothing new for wine lovers. But when the heat is unbearable, people tend to go straight for the white. This summer, why not reach for Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages 2005 ($9.99/750ml), the red wine you can chill. This Beaujolais-Villages is perfect to rescue you from an all-white wine and beer summer, and has more complex flavors than most whites.

Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages is surprisingly versatile and goes well with everything from smoked chicken and grilled fish to hamburgers on the grill. According to Georges Duboeuf, this chillable red “has beautiful aromas of black currant and strawberry. The round taste is quite rich and very pleasant to the palate.” Beaujolais, made from 100% Gamay grapes, has thinner skins than other varietals, causing the tannin levels to be lower, resulting in a wine that tastes delicious when chilled. Duboeuf and others agree that 2005 was a remarkable year in winegrowing. Thanks to this great vintage, the 2005 Beaujolais-Villages is full of supple flavors with just the right combination of fruit and acidity making this cool red a pleasure on the palate.

For those who don’t want a full bottle of wine or to be hassled with a corkscrew, there’s the Georges Duboeuf Mini Beaujolais four-pack that can be taken almost anywhere. Each pack of minis contains four 187ml. bottles of Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais 2005 ($8.99 per pack) with screw tops and is the equivalent of a full bottle of wine. These adorable minis are fun hostess gifts and the perfect choice for your day on the beach or summer picnic; there’s no better bottle of wine to have than the one that’s just the right size for you.

Established September 12, 1937, the Beaujolais-Villages appellation is located south of the Mâcon in Burgundy and is just over 54,000 acres in size. The land is filled with granite-laden hills, producing only the most perfect Gamay grapes. It is here that the Gamay grape makes some of the world’s most beautiful and accessible wines.

The great thing about Duboeuf Beaujolais is while the wine tastes great at room temperature, it’s even more delicious chilled. Putting a bottle in the refrigerator will enhance the crisp, refreshing red berry flavors that are so prevalent in Georges Duboeuf’s Beaujolais. And if you’re sitting out back with friends, eating dinner hot off the grill, keep the wine chilled on ice by grabbing an ice bucket or a sand pail if it’s closer. For summer entertaining, it’s all about fun and relaxation.

Georges Duboeuf believes there’s nothing better than sitting among friends with a great bottle of wine. This summer, Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais has the round, velvety texture that chills your body as it warms your heart. So next time you’re with friends and family, take pleasure in the cool summer breeze while eating great food and drinking a great, chilled Beaujolais-Villages or a mini Beaujolais from Georges Duboeuf. After all, it is Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais, the Red Wine You Can Chill.

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