Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Vin de Pays
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de Pays.
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 Pays d'Oc
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 38% of Gamay noir
- EarthPresent in 30% of Gamay noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 25% of Gamay noir
- RaspberryPresent in 24% of Gamay noir
- OakPresent in 23% of Gamay noir
- SpicesPresent in 21% of Gamay noir
- CherryPresent in 19% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitPresent in 19% of Gamay noir
- EarthyPresent in 14% of Gamay noir
- Red fruitPresent in 14% of Gamay noir
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Gamay noir
- Non oakPresent in 13% of Gamay noir
- LeatherPresent in 11% of Gamay noir
- CranberryPresent in 11% of Gamay noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Gamay noir
- BlackberryPresent in 9% of Gamay noir
- MineralityPresent in 8% of Gamay noir
- FloralPresent in 8% of Gamay noir
- PepperPresent in 8% of Gamay noir
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Gamay noir