Red Wine Grape
Gamay
Gamay is a light- to medium-bodied red grape best known for the wines of Beaujolais. It produces bright, fragrant wines with juicy red fruit, fresh acidity and soft tannins, with styles ranging from easy-drinking to more structured cru expressions.
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Where It Is Grown
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Beaujolais
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Morgon
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Fleurie
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Moulin-à-Vent
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Brouilly
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Loire Valley
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Typical Tasting Profile
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Fruit
Strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, cranberry
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Floral / Herbal
Violet, fresh herbs, subtle floral notes
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Spice / Other
White pepper, clove, gentle earthy notes
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Oak Influence
Usually lightly oaked or unoaked, preserving freshness and fruit
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Structure
Acidity
High
Tannin
Low
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
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What to Expect in the Glass
Fresh, juicy red wines with lively acidity, soft tannins and lifted red-fruit aromas. Cru Beaujolais can add greater depth, savoury complexity and ageing potential.
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Famous Regions & Appellations
Morgon
Fleurie
Moulin-à-Vent
Brouilly
Juliénas
Chiroubles
Explore the grape
Gamay Wines
Chateau des Moriers
Château des Moriers La Brirette – Les Moriers | Fleurie AOP 2020 | Beaujolais, France
$66.00
Miss Vicky
Miss Vicky Wines, Beaujolais-Villages 2022
$47.00
Miss Vicky
Miss Vicky Wines Ô Joie 2018 | Organic Gamay | Beaujolais, France
$55.00
Chateau des Moriers
Chateau des Moriers, Moulin à Vent, AOP Moulin-à-Vent 2019
$58.00Recently viewed