Tasting notes
Acidity, Fruity, Body, Tannins · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickDuck confit with creamy Parmesan polenta
The fat and confit meat balance with the acidity and soft tannins of the wine; the creamy polenta enhances the body and highlights the fruity and mineral notes.
- Warm grilled salmon and roasted peach salad
Smoky notes and stone fruit bring a freshness that balances the wine's acidity; light and fruity textures complement the medium body without weighing it down.
- Pan-seared beef fillet with reduced shallot sauce
Grilled meat and concentrated sauce enhance tannins and body, while shallots provide a gentle acidity that harmonizes the wine's structure.
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- Roasted lamb with Mediterranean herbs and olives
Roasted lamb chops with rosemary, thyme, and olives: savory and fatty flavors require body and moderate tannins, while the acidity cuts through the fat and enhances the wine's fruitiness.
- Roast pork tenderloin with prune sauce and roasted apples
Firm pork loin with a light sweet-and-savory sauce highlighting the soft tannins and fruitiness of the wine; the roasted apple enhances the body's roundness.
- Coq au Vin with mushrooms and bacon
Tender poultry and a deep mushroom sauce balanced by the wine's bright acidity and fruitiness; moderate structure and supple tannins cut through the fat.
Storage potential between 3 and 10 years
Currently drink vintages 2016 to 2023
Serve between 14°C and 16°C
Common varieties
Gamay
Gamay is mainly cultivated in the Beaujolais region. It produces light and fruity red wines with aromas of fresh red fruits and lively acidity.