Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Côtes de Toul
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes de Toul.
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 Moselle
Côtes de Toul is a wine of controlled origin since 1998. In 1951, a major replanting campaign was undertaken. It is produced in the area located west of Nancy and south-west on the left bank of the Moselle, in Meurthe-et-Moselle to be precise. The Vineyard, spread over 100 hectares, benefits from a southern and south-eastern exposure resulting in ideal climatic conditions (optimal sunshine).
What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Gamay noir
- CreamPresent in 2% of Gamay noir
- CherryPresent in 2% of Gamay noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Gamay noir
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Gamay noir
- PeachPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- EarthPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Gamay noir