Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Chénas

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

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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

Chénas is a small appellation of red wines produced in an area of northern Beaujolais that is one of the ten crus of Beaujolais. It takes its name from the oak forests that once dotted the surrounding hillsides, an area that is now home to a sea of Gamay vines. Chénas wines are among the heaviest in the Beaujolais, and are known for their Floral">floral and earthy Character and their ability to age. Chénas is, along with Moulin-a-Vent, one of the most renowned crus of the Beaujolais, and the best examples can be kept for up to ten years.

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

Red fruitPresent in 42% of Gamay noir
Black fruitPresent in 28% of Gamay noir
EarthPresent in 22% of Gamay noir
OakPresent in 21% of Gamay noir
RaspberryPresent in 20% of Gamay noir
StrawberriesPresent in 18% of Gamay noir
CherryPresent in 17% of Gamay noir
SpicesPresent in 11% of Gamay noir
EarthyPresent in 11% of Gamay noir
Red fruitPresent in 10% of Gamay noir

MineralityPresent in 8% of Gamay noir
Non oakPresent in 7% of Gamay noir
PepperPresent in 6% of Gamay noir
CranberryPresent in 6% of Gamay noir
OakyPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
BlackberryPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
VegetalPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
Red cherryPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
MicrobioPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
LeatherPresent in 4% of Gamay noir

News about the grape variety Gamay noir

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