Translation missing: en.Beaujolais: Beaujolais

Beaujolais is home to the Gamay grape where it thrives in the moderate climate on granitic slopes. This region has much more to offer than “Beaujolais Nouveau” and can produce incredibly complex and delicate wines that can rival top Pinot Noir from Burgundy. With the current prices of Burgundy, this region has made itself a much more viable alternative to those that are seeking light, terroir-expressive red wines and the many crus of the region are fun to explore just like the villages of Burgundy.

LOCATION:
Beaujolais is located just north of Lyon with Burgundy just further north of the region, the Saône River to the east and the hills of the Massif Central to the west.

TERROIR:
Beaujolais has a semi-continental climate and is slightly warmer than Burgundy to the north. The soils in the northern part of the region are granite and schist-based whereas in the south clay-based soils are more dominant. There are lots of hills as well with south and southeast aspect.

VARIETIES:
Gamay is the principal grape of the region producing red-fruited, floral and at times, meaty and earthy wines - not too unlike Pinot Noir. The small amount of white that comes out of the region is generally made from Chardonnay.

PRODUCERS:

Jean Foillard, Marcel Lapierre, Guy Breton, Château Thivin, Domaine de la Grand Cour, Jules Metras, Famille Dutraive