Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Morgon
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Morgon.
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
The most powerful and structured of the ten Beaujolais Crus. Dense, deep reds with signature notes of ripe black cherry, kirsch, stewed plum, faded flowers and spice, firm tannins and notable ageing (5-10 years) — the antithesis of primeur Beaujolais; they are said to "morgonner", evolving towards Burgundian Pinot Noir. Unique decomposed schist soils ("rotten rock") of the Côte du Py. ~1,100 ha, six climats.
What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 96% of Gamay noir
- EarthPresent in 89% of Gamay noir
- OakPresent in 87% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitPresent in 86% of Gamay noir
- CherryPresent in 79% of Gamay noir
- SpicesPresent in 78% of Gamay noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 76% of Gamay noir
- Non oakPresent in 76% of Gamay noir
- RaspberryPresent in 69% of Gamay noir
- Red fruitPresent in 64% of Gamay noir
- EarthyPresent in 59% of Gamay noir
- MicrobioPresent in 59% of Gamay noir
- FloralPresent in 52% of Gamay noir
- BlackberryPresent in 44% of Gamay noir
- CranberryPresent in 41% of Gamay noir
- LeatherPresent in 39% of Gamay noir
- MineralityPresent in 38% of Gamay noir
- PepperPresent in 38% of Gamay noir
- PlumPresent in 35% of Gamay noir
- OakyPresent in 34% of Gamay noir
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