The ten Cru that saved Beaujolais

The family wineries of Beaujolais have made the region the hipster’s choice by staying true to their roots

Moulin-à-Vent in Beaujolais: the wine made here has decades of evolving potential Pic: Getty

The wines of Beaujolais have become France’s hippest wines over the last couple of years. This stunning transformation has been brought about by the work of Beaujolais’s ten brilliant and unique Cru, the distinct small appellations that sit at the top of Beaujolais hierarchy.

Within this, dozens of artisanal and often family-run wineries have managed to transform Beaujolais into the hippest sommelier’s choice, the darling of the Michelin set and the poster child ...