Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of France - Page 4
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of 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 wines of France
France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.
What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 92% of Gamay noir
- EarthPresent in 78% of Gamay noir
- OakPresent in 70% of Gamay noir
- SpicesPresent in 69% of Gamay noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 68% of Gamay noir
- CherryPresent in 66% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitPresent in 66% of Gamay noir
- RaspberryPresent in 62% of Gamay noir
- Non oakPresent in 57% of Gamay noir
- MicrobioPresent in 53% of Gamay noir
- Red fruitPresent in 50% of Gamay noir
- EarthyPresent in 47% of Gamay noir
- FloralPresent in 43% of Gamay noir
- PepperPresent in 35% of Gamay noir
- OakyPresent in 31% of Gamay noir
- BlackberryPresent in 28% of Gamay noir
- MineralityPresent in 28% of Gamay noir
- LeatherPresent in 26% of Gamay noir
- PlumPresent in 25% of Gamay noir
- CranberryPresent in 25% of Gamay noir
News about the grape variety Gamay noir
Champagne sales increase by 19.4% in the US
Producers sold 33.72 million bottles in the US market throughout the year, according to new figures released today by the Comité Champagne. That represented a modest 1.2% decline compared to the record 34.2 million bottles sold in 2021. The slight decrease was attributed to a dearth of supply towards the end of the year, as stocks dwindled and producers struggled to meet the surge in demand among consumers. However, American wine lovers demonstrated an increasing fondness for more expensive cuvé ...
The Irancy appellation seen by Nicolas Ferrari
Nicolas Ferrari, from Domaine Ferrari, explains how the Irancy Village appellation has been created over the years. He also reveal the ageing capacity of the appellation and invites us to be patient “ Our patience is always rewarded with an Irancy”. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...
Second Barolo en primeur auction raises more than $769,000
Held in Piedmont on 28 October and also live-streamed in New York, the Barolo 2022 en primeur charity auction saw sales of $769,800. That is up by around $170,000 on last year’s inaugural event, said organisers Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo and Fondazione CRC Donare ETS, working in partnership with the Consorzio di tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani. Final sales were likely to top $800,000, with one final lot to be offered at the international Alba white truffle aucti ...
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir of France
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Alsace
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Beaujolais
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Bordeaux
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Burgundy
- The best wines made with Gamay noir grapes of Champagne
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