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.
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
Smallest of the ten Beaujolais crus (~250 ha), on acidic silico-clay granite slopes. Sole Gamay signature. Bold, structured signature reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, peony, violet, sweet spices and a mineral touch, firm tannins and deep palate — one of the most structured Beaujolais, ageing 5-10 years toward underbrush. Legend: favourite wine of Louis XIII.
What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 43% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitPresent in 28% of Gamay noir
- EarthPresent in 22% of Gamay noir
- OakPresent in 22% of Gamay noir
- RaspberryPresent in 20% of Gamay noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 18% of Gamay noir
- CherryPresent in 17% of Gamay noir
- EarthyPresent in 11% of Gamay noir
- SpicesPresent in 11% of Gamay noir
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Gamay noir
- MineralityPresent in 8% of Gamay noir
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Gamay noir
- CranberryPresent in 6% of Gamay noir
- PepperPresent in 6% of Gamay noir
- FloralPresent in 6% of Gamay noir
- Red cherryPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- OakyPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- BlackberryPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
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