Winery CriterionBeaujolais-Villages Gamay
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Taste structure of the Beaujolais-Villages Gamay from the Winery Criterion
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Beaujolais-Villages Gamay of Winery Criterion in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Beaujolais-Villages Gamay of Winery Criterion in the region of Beaujolais often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Beaujolais-Villages Gamay
Pairings that work perfectly with Beaujolais-Villages Gamay
Original food and wine pairings with Beaujolais-Villages Gamay
The Beaujolais-Villages Gamay of Winery Criterion matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of mami's macaroni and gruyere gratin, moroccan veal tagine from hanane or ham and cheese macaroni gratin.
Details and technical informations about Winery Criterion's Beaujolais-Villages Gamay.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Beaujolais-Villages Gamay from Winery Criterion are 2017
Informations about the Winery Criterion
The Winery Criterion is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Beaujolais-Villages to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Beaujolais-Villages
Quality, gourmet Beaujolais of Gamay. Fruity, crunchy reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, crushed strawberry and flowers (peony, violet), supple tannins and a thirst-quenching palate. Intermediate quality between generic Beaujolais and the 10 Crus, across 38 communes of the vineyard's northern hillsides. A few minority rosés and Chardonnay whites.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Kingdom of Gamay (98% of the vineyard): fruity, accessible reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, banana (carbonic maceration), violet and sweet spices, supple tannins and juicy acidity. From festive Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday of November) to the 10 more structured, age-worthy Crus: deep earthy Morgon, sturdy Moulin-à-Vent, floral Fleurie, crunchy Brouilly. Some lively Chardonnay. 12,000 ha south of Burgundy, granitic soils.
The word of the wine: Fleshed out
A full-bodied, tasty and fleshy wine, with velvety and smooth tannins.
