Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Côtes d'Auvergne
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes d'Auvergne.
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.
Volcanic AOC of the Massif Central (2011, 267 ha across 53 communes) on hillsides and slopes of the puys at 350–500 m bordering the Limagne: Gamay signature (70%) on basalts and granites producing fruity, mineral reds; Pinot Noir (20%) as complement; rare Chardonnay. Bright ruby colour, nose of red fruits, spices and volcanic earthy notes. Lively palate with fine tannins and ardent minerality from ash, lava and basaltic deposits — pure volcanic freshness and typicity.