red grape

Gamay Noir

Cool-to-moderate continental; thrives on the granite hills of Beaujolais.

Known as: Gamay, Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc

Gamay is the grape of Beaujolais, the fresh, joyful red that made its name as the house-party wine of France, grown on granite soils south of Burgundy's Côte d'Or.

Made carbonically, it produces light, fruity, low-tannin reds with a signature hit of banana and candy — the essence of a thirst-quenching first wine.

At its serious best, Cru Beaujolais like Morgon and Fleurie age gracefully into truffle-scented wines that rival Burgundy at a fraction of the price.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

red berriesvioletpeonycandied fruit

Flavour

raspberryred cherrystrawberrybananacandied fruit

Food Pairing

  • · charcuterie
  • · grilled chicken
  • · salads
  • · soft cheese
  • · burgers

Notable Gamay Noir Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Gamay Noir.