Gamay

93 Points - Josh Raynolds - Vinous - “Deep ruby. Powerful, deep-pitched raspberry liqueur, cherry and floral pastille aromas are lifted and sharpened by a peppery element. Rich and fleshy but energetic as well, offering appealingly sweet red fruit and spi

"Following the example of traditionalist Jules Chauvet, Guy and three other local vignerons, Marcel Lapierre, Jean-Paul Thévenet, and Jean Foillard, soon hoisted the flag of this back-to-nature movement. Kermit dubbed this clan the Gang of Four, and the n

“70% Gamay/30% Poulsard. The certified-organic fruit is picked by hand, pressed and fermented in cold vats until it reaches about 6% alcohol. After a light filtration that leaves most of the active yeast in the unfinished wine, it is bottled and continues

"The Beaujolais region is finally getting the recognition it deserves and the Barbets are a perfect example of why; these are impressive wines with surprising complexity and elegance. They would not be out of place in any collector’s cellar nor on the tab

"On granitic grounds, the smallest of the vintages produced elegant and distinguished wines, with a beautiful crimson dress and peony, raspberry and reseda notes."

“The Chiroubles Jean-Pierre makes at Domaine Cheysson is 100% Gamay and comes from high-altitude vines where the cool nights help the grapes retain their characteristic acidity and freshness. It is a lighter-bodied red with a very aromatic nose and plenti