Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Saint-Amour
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Saint-Amour.
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
Northernmost cru of Beaujolais, Gamay sole grape on ~300 ha. Fine and perfumed signature reds with notes of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, peony, violet, sweet spices and mineral touch, silky tannins and silky mouth — the tenderest of the ten crus, to drink young or keep 3-5 years. 17 identified terroirs (granite, schist, clays). Valentine's Day marketing star thanks to evocative name.
What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 56% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitPresent in 31% of Gamay noir
- EarthPresent in 25% of Gamay noir
- CherryPresent in 24% of Gamay noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 24% of Gamay noir
- OakPresent in 24% of Gamay noir
- SpicesPresent in 20% of Gamay noir
- RaspberryPresent in 18% of Gamay noir
- MicrobioPresent in 15% of Gamay noir
- Non oakPresent in 13% of Gamay noir
- Red fruitPresent in 13% of Gamay noir
- FloralPresent in 12% of Gamay noir
- PlumPresent in 10% of Gamay noir
- CranberryPresent in 7% of Gamay noir
- BlackberryPresent in 7% of Gamay noir
- VioletPresent in 6% of Gamay noir
- EarthyPresent in 6% of Gamay noir
- LeatherPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- MineralityPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- OakyPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir of Saint-Amour
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Beaujolais Nouveau
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Beaujolais Supérieur
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Beaujolais-Villages
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Brouilly
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Chénas
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Chiroubles
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Côte de Brouilly
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Fleurie
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Juliénas
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Morgon
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Moulin-à-Vent
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Régnié
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Saint-Amour