Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Savoie
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Savoie.
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 Savoie
French Alpine vineyard with unique native grapes. Signature Jacquère in whites (~50% of the vineyard): lively, light dry wines with white flowers, green apple, citrus, fresh almond and a mineral touch, perfect with fondue and raclette. Ampler Altesse (Roussette) (pear, honey, hazelnut). Fruity, peppery Mondeuse reds (cherry, violet, firm tannins), light Gamay and fine Pinot Noir.
What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 21% of Gamay noir
- RaspberryPresent in 9% of Gamay noir
- EarthPresent in 9% of Gamay noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 8% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitPresent in 7% of Gamay noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Gamay noir
- OakPresent in 6% of Gamay noir
- CherryPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Gamay noir
- FloralPresent in 3% of Gamay noir
- PeachPresent in 2% of Gamay noir
- RhubarbPresent in 2% of Gamay noir
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Gamay noir
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Gamay noir
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Gamay noir
- WatermelonPresent in 1% of Gamay noir