Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Beaujolais - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Beaujolais.
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
Beaujolais is an important wine region in eastern France, famous for its vibrant, Fruity red wines made from Gamay. It is located immediately South of Burgundy, of which it is sometimes considered a Part, although it is in the administrative region of Rhône. The extensive plantings of Gamay in this region make Beaujolais one of the few regions in the world that is so concentrated on a single Grape variety. Pinot Noir is used in small quantities in red and rosé wines, but in the name of regional identity, it is being phased out and will only be allowed until the 2015 harvest.
What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 67% of Gamay noir
- EarthPresent in 31% of Gamay noir
- OakPresent in 26% of Gamay noir
- RaspberryPresent in 26% of Gamay noir
- CherryPresent in 25% of Gamay noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 23% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitPresent in 23% of Gamay noir
- SpicesPresent in 16% of Gamay noir
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Gamay noir
- MicrobioPresent in 12% of Gamay noir
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Gamay noir
- CranberryPresent in 6% of Gamay noir
- EarthyPresent in 6% of Gamay noir
- Red cherryPresent in 6% of Gamay noir
- FloralPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- PlumPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- BlackberryPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- BananaPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
News about the grape variety Gamay noir
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