Beaujolais

The Beaujolais is a geographical region located north of the city of Lyon, divided between the south of the Saone-et-Loire and the north of the Rhone, a mountainous region with an ocean climate with mountain influences Almost all of the region’s vineyards are located on the eastern side of the region, and it has become a well-known region for its vineyards and very specific wines. Beaujolais intensified in the 17th century and the AOC was born 1937. In France and internationally, the appellation Beaujolais is famous for its annual rendez-vous: the Beaujolais Nouveau. This appointment exists since 1951. A wine of the year marketed from the third Thursday of November. What makes the wines of the appellation of Beaujolais largely unique is the unique grape used for the production of red wines, the Gamay. The appellation also produces white and rosé Beaujolais, but in very small quantities, the red Beaujolais represents 97% of the region’s production. You will find in the wines of Beaujolais, Beaujolais Village and especially its 10 communal appellations that make the reputation of wines: Brouilly, Chénas, Chiroubles, Côtes de Brouilly, Fleurie, Juliénas, Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Régnié, Saint Amour. The wines of the Beaujolais appellations are also special thanks to their particular vinification system by carbonic maceration. During this time, the vat is closed and the grape begins an initial fermentation that makes the wines of Beaujolais unique.

 12bouteilles.com has selected for you some gems of the Beaujolais that will show you all the quality of this terroir and will prove that a Great Wine is not necessarily an expensive wine.