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.
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.
