Rhône Valley Vineyards

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.

Vignobles de la Vallée du Rhône

Informations

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