Bourgogne Gamay
Presentation
The appellation Bourgogne Gamay A.O.C. was born in 2011. Wines bearing the name of this young appellation are produced exclusively from the Gamay variety, planted in the best terroirs of the Beaujolais region.
Terroir
The grapes for Bourgogne Gamay come from the southern part of the Greater Burgundy winegrowing region. The vines grow in granite soils where ripening conditions are ideal, endowing this wine with its flavourful appeal.
Winemaking
Grape variety: Gamay.
Vinification: Manual harvest with partial de-stemming. Long fermentation with
regular pumping-over.
Maturing: Partly in vats to reveal the aromatic expression then in oak barrels to
bring structure and complexity.
Varietal
Gamay
Serving
Serving temperature: 14-16°C.
Tasting
Visual: Limpid red colour with ruby glints.
Nose: Both juicy and appealing, it exhales aromas of kirsch and red berries (Morello cherry, bilberry).
Palate: Rich, rounded and well-balanced thanks to fine, soft tannins.
Food pairings
To accompany dishes such as pâtés, terrines, white meats or grilled poultry. For
family occasions we typically serve it with pot roast beef and carrots.