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Beaujolais wine region
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Gamay country: juicy Beaujolais Nouveau at one end, ten granite-grown crus at the other.
The benchmark for many wine styles, organized by appellation (AOC).
Notable producers in Beaujolais
- Marcel Lapierre
- Jean Foillard
- Château Thivin
- Domaine Jean-Paul Brun (Terres Dorées)
- Jean-Louis Dutraive
- Château des Jacques
- Domaine de la Chaponne (Laurent Guillot)
- Domaine André Colonge
- Georges Duboeuf
Official appellations
| Appellation | Status | Style | Grapes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaujolais (1937) The regional appellation for bright, fruity Gamay, including the early-release Beaujolais Nouveau. | AOC | Red, Rosé, White | Gamay, Chardonnay |
| Morgon (1936) One of the most structured Beaujolais crus, especially from the decomposed schist of the Côte du Py; ages into earthy, cherry-scented wine. | AOC | Red | Gamay |
| Fleurie (1936) Perfumed, silky cru from pink granite slopes around the village chapel of La Madone. | AOC | Red | Gamay |
Beaujolais wines to try
Domaine de la Chaponne (Laurent Guillot) Morgon Côte du Py
Beaujolais · Morgon · Gamay
Structured cru Beaujolais from the Côte du Py: dark cherry and granite.
Food: Charcuterie, roast pork
Domaine André Colonge Fleurie
Beaujolais · Fleurie · Gamay
Floral, silky Fleurie with red berries.
Food: Chicken, salmon
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