Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Fleurie
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Fleurie.
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
Fleurie is a Cru Beaujolais appellation well known for its red wines made from the Gamay Grape. These wines are among the most renowned in the region, which is sometimes called "The Queen of Beaujolais". A Fleurie is typically light, Silky and supple, with a characteristic Floral">florality and Bright aromas of blueberries and red fruits. Fleurie's recognition is often attributed to its evocative name.
What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 99% of Gamay noir
- OakPresent in 90% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitPresent in 84% of Gamay noir
- EarthPresent in 84% of Gamay noir
- SpicesPresent in 81% of Gamay noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 80% of Gamay noir
- CherryPresent in 78% of Gamay noir
- Non oakPresent in 74% of Gamay noir
- RaspberryPresent in 72% of Gamay noir
- Red fruitPresent in 67% of Gamay noir
- MicrobioPresent in 52% of Gamay noir
- EarthyPresent in 52% of Gamay noir
- FloralPresent in 51% of Gamay noir
- CranberryPresent in 41% of Gamay noir
- OakyPresent in 39% of Gamay noir
- BlackberryPresent in 34% of Gamay noir
- PepperPresent in 33% of Gamay noir
- PlumPresent in 32% of Gamay noir
- VioletPresent in 30% of Gamay noir
- LeatherPresent in 29% of Gamay noir
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