Gamay
Gamay, or Gamay noir, is the unique grape variety for Beaujolais red wines. In the Rhône Valley, it flourishes in the Diois vineyard, within the AOC Châtillon-en-Diois, alongside other Burgundian grape variety: Pinot noir, Aligoté and Chardonnay.
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Origin: Bourgogne / Burgundy
Location within the Rhône Valley: Diois
Plantings within the Rhône Valley AOCs: About 20 hectares
In the vineyards
Maturity: Early-budding and early-ripening
In the cellars
Characteristics: Gamay produces supple, delicious red wines with notes of raspberry, black pepper and morello cherries.
Wine styles: Still dry red and rosé wines