Just south of the traditional Burgundy growing area is Beaujolais, a large vine growing area responsible for red wines from the Gamay variety. There are ten cru village appellations as well as the standard Beaujolais and Beaujolais villages appellations.
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Beaujolais AOC is the catch all appellation for Beaujolais, red and white, in the region. Reds are made with Gamay.
Read more ▸The Beaujolais Villages AOC covers the northern part of the Beaujolais appellation and extends to 38 different villages.
Read more ▸Chiroubles is one of the 10 Cru Beaujolais villages. With about 235 hectares under vine it is one of the smallest, but the area is known for producing complex wines from its high altitude granite vineyards.
Read more ▸Fleurie is one of the 10 Beaujolais Cru villages. It has a reputation for creating a light, fragrant style of Gamay Noir.
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