Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Beaujolais

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

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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.

More informations about the region of Beaujolais

Beaujolais is an important wine region in eastern France, famous for its vibrant, Fruity red wines made from Gamay. It is located immediately South of Burgundy, of which it is sometimes considered a Part, although it is in the administrative region of Rhône. The extensive plantings of Gamay in this region make Beaujolais one of the few regions in the world that is so concentrated on a single Grape variety. Pinot Noir is used in small quantities in red and rosé wines, but in the name of regional identity, it is being phased out and will only be allowed until the 2015 harvest.

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

Red fruitPresent in 88% of Gamay noir
EarthPresent in 62% of Gamay noir
CherryPresent in 61% of Gamay noir
Black fruitPresent in 61% of Gamay noir
StrawberriesPresent in 60% of Gamay noir
RaspberryPresent in 57% of Gamay noir
OakPresent in 52% of Gamay noir
Red fruitPresent in 49% of Gamay noir
SpicesPresent in 47% of Gamay noir
MicrobioPresent in 45% of Gamay noir

Non oakPresent in 40% of Gamay noir
CranberryPresent in 29% of Gamay noir
EarthyPresent in 28% of Gamay noir
BlackberryPresent in 25% of Gamay noir
MineralityPresent in 23% of Gamay noir
PepperPresent in 22% of Gamay noir
Red cherryPresent in 22% of Gamay noir
PlumPresent in 21% of Gamay noir
Tropical fruitPresent in 20% of Gamay noir
VegetalPresent in 18% of Gamay noir

News about the grape variety Gamay noir

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