Gamay

Lower ABV Off and on through the early 20th century, Gamay grew in the Cote d’Or alongside Pinot Noir, so it’s not surprising it can shine in Bjornson’s estate vineyard next to Pinot in the Willamette Valley.... Read More

Organic Julien Bertrand farms vines in 6 of the 12 Beaujolais Crus, and here he captures the essence of the most famous of those: Moulin-a-Vent. Dark, gripping, not at all plush, this is traditional Beaujolais with whole clusters... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV It's not surprising that this racy Gamay comes from a former bicycle racer, Vincent Canard. After retiring from racing in 2015, Vincent joined his father, Marc, to take the old family domaine in Beaujolais... Read More

Fleurie is Beaujolais more elegant, perfumed, Cru and this single vineyard example lives up to the reputation. Sappy in feel with floral aromatics and ripe red fruit all kept fresh by fine tannin and a dash of granite minerality.... Read More

Morgon gives cru Beaujolais concentration with an almost velvety mouth feel. As Wine Enthuisast says in the 92 point review, Deep purple in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of blackberry, blueberry and hints of hibiscus.... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV The Last Breath comes from vines adjacent to the Moulin-a-Vent cemetary, but there's nothing decaying here! We share the enthusiasm of the 93 point Vinous write-up: it has redcurrant and cranberry aromas... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV A lot going on here as 80 year-old vines give concentration and a site on the border of Fleurie's Clos de la Roilette adds purity and finesse. Vinous describes it well: offers Morello cherry, rose petal... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV Decant this or, better still, wait a couple of years. As the 93 point Vinous review suggests, it has so much to offer! The 2023 Moulin-à-Vent Les Thorins comes from granite soils and tends to be more... Read More

Organic/Bio One of the great wines and finest winemakers of Morgon – really, all of Beaujolais. Born in Morgon, Jean-Marc Burgaud created his domaine in 1989 and now holds 18 hectares of high-density, very old (avg = 50... Read More

Lower ABV Jean-Pierre Large's day job is winemaker at Domaine Cheysson Chiroubles; this is what he does with old vines inherited from his grandfather in Morgon. Classic Morgon aromas and flavors of blackberry, black cherry... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV A delicious, ripe and boisterous, Cru Beaujolais with juicy, mouthwatering, fruit and a easygoing, quaffing-friendly, finish. It feels sleek, almost slick, in the mouth and pumps out loads of flavor. As JamesSuckling.com... Read More

A joyful, red-fruited, lightly floral and sappy red that’s just a joy to drink solo, with bistro fare and, especially, with raw, grilled/roasted or sautéed veggies. The vineyard was planted 25 years ago from cuttings... Read More