The Vegetarian Chronicles: Louis Jadot's Beaujolais

A wine recommendation from someone who finds Marmite palatable may come as a bit of a surprise to some. As vegetarians and vegans may already know, many alcoholic beverages undergo a fining process that often involves the use of animal parts. It is not unlikely that your favorite beer, for example, contains isinglass, a substance derived from the dried swim bladders of fish. For a vegan, finding both acceptable and worthwhile forms of libation can be a challenge. Numerous websites have been set up to guide the discerning vegan in his choices regarding the purchase of alcoholic beverages.

Whereas beer is easier to categorize owing to its uniformity, wine has so many varietals that it is nearly impossible to archive what is vegan and what is not. Fortunately, one famous and dependable product, falls into the list of the acceptable. The product in question is Louis Jadot's Beaujolais. One of the many elements of Beaujolais that its consumers find appealing is that it, in many ways, it is a social denominator, particularly in its home country of France. Beaujolais is unique in that is a product designed for the masses that has a quality usually reserved for products much more expensive. Both rich and poor in France appreciate Beaujolais equally. It is a beverage linked to sociability, a substance appreciated by the aristocrat and the peasant alike. Because it transcends class barriers, it is a favorite of so many.

Louis Jadot's version of Beaujolais is never a disappointment. Retailing for around $10.00 in most U.S. retailers, it is a delightful reminder of how much France has to offer, even for those of us on a strict budget.