Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Chiroubles
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Chiroubles.
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
Highest cru of Beaujolais (270-600 m), ~278 ha of Gamay on exclusively granitic soils. Fine and fragrant signature reds with hallmark notes of red cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, peony, violet, rose petal and a hint of spice, silky tannins and thirst-quenching palate — nicknamed "the tenderest of crus", gourmand and friendly, drink young with charcuterie. Airy floral style. Altitude brings freshness and finesse.
What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 55% of Gamay noir
- EarthPresent in 34% of Gamay noir
- OakPresent in 25% of Gamay noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 24% of Gamay noir
- CherryPresent in 22% of Gamay noir
- RaspberryPresent in 20% of Gamay noir
- SpicesPresent in 20% of Gamay noir
- Non oakPresent in 19% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitPresent in 18% of Gamay noir
- EarthyPresent in 13% of Gamay noir
- Red fruitPresent in 12% of Gamay noir
- MicrobioPresent in 12% of Gamay noir
- FloralPresent in 10% of Gamay noir
- CranberryPresent in 6% of Gamay noir
- MineralityPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- BlueberryPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- PepperPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- VioletPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- LeatherPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
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