Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Beaujolais-Villages
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Beaujolais-Villages.
More informations about the variety Gamay noir
Light, juicy reds, low in tannins with crunchy freshness, showing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, banana (from carbonic maceration) and peony. Easy-drinking style of Beaujolais Nouveau, more structured and mineral on the granites of the ten crus (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly). Also in Touraine, Auvergne and Swiss Romande. A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.
More informations about the region of Beaujolais
Quality, gourmet Beaujolais of Gamay. Fruity, crunchy reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, crushed strawberry and flowers (peony, violet), supple tannins and a thirst-quenching palate. Intermediate quality between generic Beaujolais and the 10 Crus, across 38 communes of the vineyard's northern hillsides. A few minority rosés and Chardonnay whites.
What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 92% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitPresent in 76% of Gamay noir
- OakPresent in 74% of Gamay noir
- EarthPresent in 71% of Gamay noir
- CherryPresent in 70% of Gamay noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 70% of Gamay noir
- RaspberryPresent in 70% of Gamay noir
- SpicesPresent in 66% of Gamay noir
- Non oakPresent in 63% of Gamay noir
- Red fruitPresent in 52% of Gamay noir
- MicrobioPresent in 52% of Gamay noir
- EarthyPresent in 37% of Gamay noir
- CranberryPresent in 34% of Gamay noir
- FloralPresent in 32% of Gamay noir
- Tropical fruitPresent in 31% of Gamay noir
- BlackberryPresent in 30% of Gamay noir
- PepperPresent in 30% of Gamay noir
- PlumPresent in 25% of Gamay noir
- BlueberryPresent in 23% of Gamay noir
- VegetalPresent in 23% of Gamay noir
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir of Beaujolais-Villages
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