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No wine region is more exciting right now than Beaujolais. The appellations of Morgon, Chiroubles and Chenas may not be as well-known as Gevrey-Chambertin or Margaux, but in recent years the Crus of Beaujolais have become far more popular.
It helps that Beaujolais is such a dynamic region. The diversity of terroir, which doesn't just permit different expressions of Gamay but also requires different methods and approaches to making it, in conjunction with relatively low-cost vineyard land, has led to a number of new high quality producers making fabulous wines.
Another factor that can't be overlooked is real estate. It's hard to justify experimentation in regions where the land is so expensive, and while only billionaires and insurance companies can afford to buy top terroir in Burgundy, many mere mortals have been able to find a foothold among Beaujolais's vines over the last decades.
Beaujolais, like many French regions, ranks its vineyard sites. Ordinary vineyards can produce simple "Beaujolais," while vineyards in higher-ranked villages can label their wines "Beaujolais-Villages." Those wines tend to offer more than the basic Beaujolais: more complex flavors and more structure. Best of all, the vineyards in the ten Beaujolais Crus can label their wines with the Cru name only (so, "Morgon," rather than "Beaujolais"). These wines represent the best of the Beaujolais: serious, delicious, and often age-worthy wines.
The ten Crus, from north to south are: St-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Moulin-á-Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Brouilly, and Cote de Brouilly. Each one has its own personality, and its own charms.
Here at The Establishment we feature some of the many great wines from the region. Our cuisine lends itself to be enjoyed with many styles of wine, but Cru Beuajolais is something that can be paired with almost all of our dishes. Please come in and enjoy! We look forward to seeing you.
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Fra Diavolo • house-made tagliatelle, local shrimp, sun dried tomato, aji dulce, lemon basil 🌿 stunningly fresh #charlestonseafood #localseafood #sustainableseafood #goodcatch #chsfoodie #chsrestaurants #charlestonfood
Stop in for a cocktail (or two) during the Art Walk on Friday, October 4, and enjoy live music from the Stephen Jenkins Trio! Plus, we'll be at @revealedgallery passing out bites prepared by Chef Elliott Howells. The Establishment is located in the center of Charleston's art gallery district at 28 Broad. We can't wait to see you, cheers 🥂 @stephenejenkinsmusic #charlestonartwalk #artwalk #chs #charlestonsc
It's the last weekend for the the Hat Trick Cocktail Tour benefitting @southernsmokefoundation - a non-profit that supports F&B industry with emergency relief funding and access to mental health services. Come by The Establishment and rate our participating cocktail! Crafted by our Bar Manager Ryan, we have an extra special cocktail named after a local resident (and also using her honey) “Autumn’s Apiary” • a strawberry infused, coconut washed Negroni with a local honey foam - bitters and fresh thyme garnish. @highwirechs @shopbottles #chsdrinks #charlestonfoodie #charlestonbars #cocktails
a tempting tuna tart to taste • bluefin tuna, Fresno pepper, ponzu, savory tart, Golden Osetra caviar. The perfect bite to start your meal 🖤 #chseats #charlestoneats #caviar #sustainableseafood @caviar.star
Join us for a delectable evening as we savor the beauty of the Pinot Noir grape 🍇 Guests will experience a tasting of 6 hand-selected Pinot Noirs, paired with a custom menu from Executive Chef Elliott Howells to highlight the tasting notes of each wine while celebrating fresh, local ingredients. Taste something you love during the dinner? We're excited to partner with local company @wineandcompany for your wine orders. Tickets can be purchased through Open Table or call to reserve your seat 843-789-4028. We can't wait to see you 🖤 #chsevents #charlestonevents #chseats #charlestonfoodie @breakthrubeveragegroup
A huge thank you to @robertfmoss and @postandcourier for featuring The Establishment in this week’s food review. Executive Chef Elliott Howells and our team are wildly proud of the cuisine and experience we provide customers, and we’re thankful to Robert Moss for sharing. Cheers!