Best Wine With Mushrooms: Complete Pairing Guide
Pinot Noir is the best all-round match: its fresh red fruit and gentle tannins suit mushrooms’ savoury, earthy flavour. Try Chardonnay with cream or Gamay for a lighter red alternative.
Explore
Beaujolais
Beaujolais is a French wine region south of Burgundy, famous for vibrant, fruit-driven red wines made primarily from Gamay. Its wines range from easy-drinking bottlings to complex, ageworthy crus.
All articles
Beaujolais Wine Guide: From Beaujolais Nouveau to the 10 Crus
Beaujolais is a wine region north of Lyon, known for dry Gamay reds with bright fruit and fresh acidity. Styles range from youthful Beaujolais Nouveau to the 10 crus, including fragrant Fleurie and more structured Morgon.
Understanding Acidity in Wine
Acidity gives wine a sour, mouth-watering quality that can make it feel fresh and lively. Notice the taste and how your mouth responds; sweetness, alcohol and texture can change how prominent it seems.
Gamay Explained: Taste, Regions, Pairings and Styles to Explore
Gamay is a fresh, aromatic red grape best known in Beaujolais. Expect red fruit and gentle tannins, from juicy early-drinking wines to more structured crus.