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Some may call it the second grape of Burgundy, but in terms of production levels it leaves Pinot Noir way behind.
It makes a wine of bright reddish purple colour, with a zesty nose of red cherries and summer fruits that drift onto the palate. The varying styles of Beaujolais are the result of different soils, sites (or 'terroir') and climate. Gamay is sometimes served slightly chilled so that the vivid raspberry, redcurrant and cherry fruit is at the fore. Generally made to be drunk young, although there are a few big structured Beaujolais wines that are capable of ageing.
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Gamay
Body: b - Light to Medium
Ready to drink
Deep ruby red with a subtle garnet rim, it opens with vibrant aromas of cherry and red plum enriched by notes of liquorice and a faint trace of violet. The palate is medium bodied and silky showing juicy fruit at the front, balanced by polished tannins and a fresh seam of acidity. There’s a savoury edge, minerality, a touch of iron or earthy stone that gives complexity. The finish lingers nicely on red fruit and spice, soft but well-structured. A wine that’s enjoyable now but has enough backbone to benefit from short-term ageing.
75.0CL
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