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.
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Beaujolais is a wine region in eastern France, just south of Burgundy, famous for vibrant Gamay wines. While Beaujolais Nouveau is its best-known export, the region also produces elegant, terroir-driven crus with bright red fruit, fresh acidity and impressive ageing potential.
Gamay is a light- to medium-bodied red grape best known from Beaujolais. It offers red fruit, floral notes, fresh acidity and soft tannins, making it an approachable, food-friendly wine.
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