Gamay

Emile Balland crafts this juicy, fresh blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from 50-to-60-year-old vines planed in clay-limestone soils. A delicate maceration and spontaneous yeast fermentation result in a bright, light red that drinks... Read More

The inaugural vintage of Franck Besson’s pet-nat rosé! From 100% organically-farmed Gamay in Beaujolais, this is a naturally-produced bubbly using only native yeasts and zero sugar. Bright, refreshing acidity lifts... Read More

A light-bodied, fresh, and floral blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay, this wine offers crisp acidity with sleek, precise flavors of red fruit and a zippy, refreshing mineral-driven finish. Incredibly versatile and especially delicious... Read More

Following the example of the famed ‘Gang of Four,’ young couple Céline & Nicolas Hirsch focus on naturally-produced Beaujolais using high quality fruit and traditional methods. Their ‘Villages’ is... Read More

Aromas & flavors of wildflowers, piquant red fruit and hints of underbrush showcase the terroir of Juliénas beautifully. The palate opens with bright, mouthwatering acidity, high-toned red fruit flavors, and a lean, lithe... Read More

Red Burgundy that’s 100% Gamay?!? Though it’s not something you see often, this lovely, fresh wine is a great example of the famous region’s ability to still offer value! Lively, juicy fruit—blackcurrant,... Read More

Produced in a traditional ‘Burgundian’ style via long fermentation and only semi-carbonic maceration, this wine offers surprising structure & grip for a Fleurie, albeit with plenty of characteristic juicy red fruit... Read More

A perennial contender for staff-favorite rosé, the ’22 Soucherie is very fruit forward, with aromas and flavors of cranberry and strawberry balanced by mouthwatering acidity. Vibrant, juicy, and very refreshing with... Read More

Known locally as ‘breakfast wine,’ this traditional style of pet-nat from Savoie offers delicate sweetness balanced with vibrant acidity and pleasant, red fruit flavors. Low in alcohol, it is an excellent accompaniment... Read More

From the family’s original parcel on the Côte du Py—an unofficial Grand Cru within Beaujolais—this gorgeous wine is made without carbonic maceration, in a style more akin to Burgundy. Notes of lavender,... Read More

This is low-interventionist, old vines cru Beaujolais done right! Spontaneous fermentation, semi-carbonic maceration with stem inclusion, & maturation in both tank and used demi-muids. Bright red fruit, delicate floral aromas,... Read More

Inspired by the famous wines of Marcel Lapierre and the other members of the ‘gang of four,’ Georges Descombes works organically and practices low intervention in the cellar. His Brouilly is fresh & vibrant, with lifted... Read More

After a streak of warm vintages & riper wines, Breton’s ’21 Régnié is a beautiful reminder of the bright, light, crunchy style of great Beaujolais—lively acidity, juicy red fruit, a touch of wild... Read More

Recently purchased by Domaine Leflaive and in the process of conversion to biodynamics, Jobeline is well on its way to becoming a new star of southern Burgundy. This Gamay is juicy, fresh, and wonderfully aromatic, with both structure... Read More

Beaujolais icon Julien Sunier strikes again with his excellent example of regional level Gamay. This wine is delightfully juicy, expressive, and mineral laden. It still provides that exceptional drinkability that is a classic... Read More

With 5.5 hectares under vine and 15 devoted to polyculture (milk cows, grains, fruit), this estate is worked honestly & without chemical input. Juicy & accessible, this Gamay offers superb purity of fruit and surprising structure.... Read More

After working for some of Burgundy’s best domaines, François Morissette returned home to Ontario, where he make’s some of Canada’s most exciting wines. This naturally-vinified rosé is broody and... Read More

From a granitic parcel of 80-year-old vines received in a trade with Julien Sunier, Prunelle’s Régnié is farmed according to regenerative practices and vinified naturally in the cellar. The resulting wine offers... Read More

From 80-to-100-year-old vines worked organically just below the Hermitage hillside, this bright, fresh, crunchy Gamay is fermented whole cluster, aged in large neutral oak, and bottled without fining or filtration. Vibrant, juicy... Read More

This estate vineyard was established in 1896 and boasts over 125 years of continuous vine growing and wine production! From vines planted in 1995, this Gamay was fermented semi-carbonically, offering juicy red fruit, floral aromas,... Read More

Coming from 40-to-60-year-old vines in the village of Charnay, this wine offers far more than the typical regional-level Beaujolais. Organic farming, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, minimal filtration—a juicy,... Read More

Jean-Paul Brun started his family estate with only 4 hectares, but thanks to his focus on traditional Beaujolais—wines spontaneously fermented with native yeast; no chaptalization; and minimal filtration—he has expanded... Read More

A classic vintage from one of Beaujolais’s best natural producers—and an original member of Kermit Lynch’s Gang of Four! With a deft balance of Morgon’s inherent structure and also cool-climate Gamay finesse,... Read More

From an organically-farmed parcel of 120-year-old vines, this is a concentrated, complex example of what the Beaujolais can be: still fresh, floral, and beautifully balanced, it offers greater tannic structure than most Gamay... Read More