THE NATIVE GRAPES
BEAUJOLAIS
One shining star called Gamay Noir….
à Jus Blanc !!
Regional Vineyard:
Dedicated to Quality
Almost 20,000 hectares are dedicated to the production of grapes for Quality wines, of which Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc is the central focus.
Notable Cru/Zones:
Beaujolais
Beaujolais Villages
Beaujolais Cru
St. Amour
Juliénas
Chénas
Moulin-a-Vent
Fleurie
Chiroubles
Morgon
Régnié
Brouilly
Cote de Brouilly
Wine Style/Quality:
% Red
99% – This is Red wine country
% White
1% – word has it that White Beaujolais may indeed be ruled out of the Beaujolais Appellation d’Origine Controllée by 2024.
Rosé
It’s rare – but a handful of producers can still be found
Native Reds
Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc
Native Whites
None that we know about
OUR STATSOURCES:
Vins Beaujolais – www.beaujolais.com
Wine Grapes – A complete guide – Robinson, Harding & Vouillamoz
The World Atlas of Wine – Johnson & Robinson
AIS Associazione Italiana Sommelier – Il vino nel Mondo Edition 2012