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 in France. It typically offers flavours of red cherry, raspberry, strawberry and violet, with fresh acidity and soft tannins. Its approachable style, and food-friendly character make it one of the easiest red wines to enjoy.
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