Wines made from Gamay noir grapes

Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend .

More informations about the variety Gamay noir

Gamay is a Burgundian grape variety that has existed since the 14th century. For fear of competition with the pinot noir of Burgundy, gamay was finally uprooted and planted in the Beaujolais region, from Mâcon to Lyon. These siliceous and granitic soils suit it perfectly, and it gives its best here. But it is also planted all over France, such as in Lorraine, in the Loire Valley, in Bugey, in Savoie and in Auvergne. Gamay is early and very productive and needs to be limited so that quality prevails over quantity. Short winter pruning of the shoots and high density of vines per hectare are the methods that allow it to produce very fruity, fresh and greedy red wines. Gamay is also very popular in red wine futures, and produces wines from the Beaujolais region with very interesting character and ageing potential. The AOCs Crémant-de-Bourgogne, Mâcon, Anjou, Touraine, Rosé de vallée de la Loire, Côtes-d'Auvergne, Saint-Pourçain, Bugey, Gaillac, Côtes du Luberon... and many vins de pays are proud of it. Today, about 36,000 hectares of Gamay are cultivated in France, including 22,000 hectares in Beaujolais.

What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 94% of Gamay noir
EarthPresent in 88% of Gamay noir
OakPresent in 84% of Gamay noir
Black fruitPresent in 80% of Gamay noir
StrawberriesPresent in 80% of Gamay noir
SpicesPresent in 79% of Gamay noir
Non oakPresent in 74% of Gamay noir
RaspberryPresent in 72% of Gamay noir
CherryPresent in 70% of Gamay noir
Red fruitPresent in 62% of Gamay noir

MicrobioPresent in 59% of Gamay noir
EarthyPresent in 51% of Gamay noir
FloralPresent in 51% of Gamay noir
VegetalPresent in 44% of Gamay noir
MineralityPresent in 40% of Gamay noir
CranberryPresent in 38% of Gamay noir
Citrus fruitPresent in 36% of Gamay noir
PepperPresent in 35% of Gamay noir
OakyPresent in 32% of Gamay noir
Tree fruitPresent in 30% of Gamay noir

News about the grape variety Gamay noir

Bollinger Group purchases Sancerre estate Hubert Brochard

The Champagne house expanded into the region when it acquired Maison Langlois-Chateau in Saumur back in 1973. It then bolstered its presence in Sancerre with the acquisition of Château de Thauvenay in 2016. Now it has tied up a deal to bring the family-run Hubert Brochard estate into the fold. ‘The acquisition of Hubert Brochard estate represents a unique opportunity to consolidate our footprint in this fantastic region and to continue to promote, in France and internationally, its savoir-faire ...

Wildfires in Chile rip through historic vineyards and destroy wineries

Wildfires have destroyed wineries and scorched vineyards in south-central Chile after temperatures reached a record 40°C (104°F) over the weekend. More than 20 people have died and 1,500 others are seeking refuge after the wildfires burned down hundreds of homes in the region. Three regions – Araucanía, Biobío and Ñuble – have declared a state of emergency. The National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response is currently battling to put out the fires. Official government data revealed that ...

New Liv-ex Power 100: Burgundy ‘reigns supreme’

Domaine Leroy headed the Liv-ex Power 100 in 2022 for the third consecutive year as Burgundy wine producers occupied all top five places in the ranking, published Wednesday (23 November). The annual list offers fresh insight into the fine wine market’s best performers. Burgundy as a region has enjoyed strong market momentum and it took up 39 spots in this year’s Power 100, six more than in 2021. Bordeaux got 25 places, down five. Brands are ranked based on several criteria, including ...