Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages AOC Combe Aux Jacques 2011 (France)

Nose:  Light and definitely fruity, almost no oakiness.  Dry berries - maybe cranberry.

Taste:  Dry and cranberry-like.  A little tart but not in an unpleasant way.  Quite light overall.

Finish:  Very few tannins - somewhat tart.

What we say:  V- 'It smells like an upscale version of Crangrape.'  S - 'I hate when I almost sniff it up my nose.'  S - 'Is there something nutty about it?  Maybe I'm just hungry.'  'It's not bad, I enjoy it for what it is.'  V - 'My only problem with this is that it's so light that it's a little reminiscent of that terrible British wine we had.  But the more I drink it, the more I like it.'  'Whoa, it really doesn't go with garlic.'

What they say:  Succulent fruits with soft tannins and real depth.

Rating:  6.5 (S - 6; V - 7)

Cost:  £10.49