Gamay

Find on this page all the wines made entirely or partly from the Gamay grape variety. Most likely originating from Burgundy (a hamlet named Gamay exists near Saint-Aubin in Côte de Beaune), it was widely planted there during the Middle Ages. Nevertheless, Philippe Le Hardi decided to ban it in the 14th century, describing it as a "vile and disloyal" plant, thus leaving the region in the hands of the famous Pinot Noir. Gamay was therefore confined further south, within the  Beaujolais region, where it still thrives today, notably thanks to a predominantly granitic terroir. Thus, all the red wines of the region's appellations are made with  Gamay: Saint-Amour, Fleurie, Brouilly, Morgon, etc.Particularly known for its delicate and delightfully fruity character, often achieved through carbonic or semi-carbonic maceration, this grape variety can also offer excellent age-worthy wines with lovely power (even if not very tannic) when produced from low yields and aged in the "Burgundian style". It is also worth noting that it can be found as a secondary grape variety in certain Loire appellations.
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