Beaujolais

Beaujolais Wines – Playful charm from the heart of Eastern France

Beaujolais: a name that instantly evokes rolling hills, charming villages and wines full of playful fruit and joyful drinkability. This picturesque region, just south of Burgundy, has been adored for decades by wine lovers who crave liveliness and elegance in their glass.

👃 Tasting note – Light, fresh & fruity

The red wines of Beaujolais are light to medium-bodied, bursting with red fruit aromas like cherry, raspberry and cranberry, often accompanied by a seductive floral hint and a touch of spice. The palate is soft and smooth, with a lively acidity that gives the wine its characteristic freshness.
White Beaujolais (Chardonnay) is quite rare and plays a modest role in this region.

📍 Terroir & Vinification

• 🌍 Origin: Beaujolais, Eastern France, just south of Burgundy
• 🗿 Soil: Granite and slate – ideal for the Gamay grape
• 🍇 Grapes: Mainly Gamay (red), a small share of Chardonnay (white)
• 🍷 Style: Light, fruity, with subtle earthy and spicy nuances
• 🏅 Top areas: The 10 Crus like Morgon, Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent, each with its own character

🍽️ Food Pairing

Beaujolais pairs beautifully with light dishes:

• 🥗 Fresh salads with goat cheese
• 🍗 Grilled chicken or turkey
• 🧀 Soft, young cheeses
• 🍄 Dishes with mushrooms or light mushroom ragout

Serve slightly chilled for extra refreshment!

👨‍🌾 Beaujolais in context

While Beaujolais and Burgundy both offer refined, terroir-driven wines, they provide distinct experiences. Beaujolais is lighter, more playful and best enjoyed young; Burgundy is generally more complex and ages beautifully. Yet they share an earthy finesse, thanks to similar climates and soils.

✅ Why choose Beaujolais?

• 🍇 Playful, fruity and vibrant
• 🗿 Unique terroir with granite & slate
• 🏅 Ten expressive Crus
• 🍽️ Versatile with light dishes

Whether you’re after a floral Fleurie or a more robust Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais delights and surprises – glass after glass!