Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Coteaux de l'Auxois

Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Coteaux de l'Auxois.

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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 Pays

Coteaux de l'Auxois is a PGI title covering an area of land in the western Part of the Côte d'Or department in eastern France. The list of authorised Grape varieties is fairly Short and focuses - perhaps not surprisingly - on the traditional Burgundy varieties. While Pinot Noir and Chardonnay dominate, Melon de Bourgogne, Gamay, Pinot Gris and Aligoté are all allowed in the wines. A range of wine styles are produced here, from light, immediate drinking wines to slightly richer wines that can be aged.

What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?

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