Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Vin de France - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de France.
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 Vin de France
Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.
What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 33% of Gamay noir
- EarthPresent in 15% of Gamay noir
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Gamay noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 7% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Gamay noir
- CherryPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- OakPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Gamay noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Gamay noir
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Gamay noir
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Gamay noir
- PepperPresent in 2% of Gamay noir
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Gamay noir
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Gamay noir
- PlumPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- OakyPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- CranberryPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- Red cherryPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
News about the grape variety Gamay noir
OIV welcomes back Ukraine as a member state
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The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation. The vineyard lies on an intensely fractured area. Several characteristic zones can be distinguished, we can say that each Climat has its own personality. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in April 2021 ...
Cornas & St-Péray 2020: report and top-scoring wines
The wines of Cornas fall broadly into two camps this year; soft and juicy wines for early drinking and some tighter, structured, appetising wines with good longevity. My suggestions are broadly taken from the latter camp. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for the top-scoring Cornas & St-Péray 2020 wines Many 2018s and 2019s in Cornas are overripe and soft; 2020 is a welcome return to a more clear-headed, focused style. {"content":"PHA+UGllcnJlIENsYXBlIHNheXMgJiM4MjE2O2l ...