Pisse-Dru Beaujolais Rouge AC (France) LCBO# 2881 $12.25  Locate

Pisse-Dru Appellation Beaujolais Contrôlée is born with unique watchfulness in the personal cellars of the well-known House of Noémie Vernaux in Beaune, the heart of the Beaujolais region in France.

The name "Pisse-Dru" comes from an amusing vintner's expression: when an old vigneron says with a smile of satisfaction on his face, "ça pisse dru", it means in French slang that the new vintage he has just tasted is to his liking and that the fresh juice of the grape will grow into a perfect and delicious bottle of wine.

DESCRIPTION: The name is soft to the ear; the taste pleasing to the palate. This wine should be enjoyed young. Beaujolais has a delicacy and lightness in addition to a rich and fruity bouquet.
RECOMMENDATION: Serve Pisse-Dru quite cool: about 50°F. (10-12°C). It complements white meat (poultry, pork, veal, lamb), escargots, even some fish and such cheeses as Camembert, Brie, and St. Paulin.