The Beaujolais
The Beaujolais is known to many for its Beaujolais scoop.
A pity, because the Beaujolais has much more to offer than this easy-to-drink wine. The wines of the Beaujolais distinguish four levels, namely (in order of increasing quality): Beaujolais, Beaujolais Supérieur, Beaujolais-Villages and the Cru’s (Brouilly, Chénas, Chiroubles, Côte de Brouilly, Fleurie, Juliénas, Morgon, Moulin -à-Vent, Regnié and Saint-Amour).
Grape from the Beaujolais: Gamay
The Gamay is the great pride of the Beaujolais but is not only planted in France. The grape is also popular in Switzerland. The grape feels great at home on granite-like soil. Gamay grape wines can be drunk young. Characteristic of the grape are fresh wines with clear impressions of strawberries and raspberries. In order to optimally enjoy the wine, it is wise to drink it slightly chilled.