Beaujolais Facts

Fact: Red Beaujolais wines can be chilled
The soft, low-tannin character of Beaujolais benefits immensely from a slight chill, which helps bring out the fresh fruity flavors.

Fact: Red Beaujolais wines go with fish
Red wine with fish? That's right! Because of the fruity flavors and soft character mentioned above, Beaujolais wines are among the only reds in the world that can match well with many types of fish and seafood.

Fact: Beaujolais can be cellared
Though nearly all Beaujolais wines are very drinkable and enjoyable young, there are many wines from Beaujolais that can be aged and will benefit from a few years' cellaring. All Beaujolais Crus will have increased depth, elegance, and complexity after a few years in a good cellar, and, specifically, Moulin a vent will improve for 10 years and beyond.

Fact: The grape is black, but has white juice.
It's true, Black Gamay --- a.k.a., Gamay Noir a jus blanc --- has a dark purple skin on the outside, and clear white juice on the inside. The grape is the most-planted variety in Beaujolais, covering 98% of the vineyards.

Fact: Gamay is picked by hand.
Beaujolais vineyards, and vines in Champagne, are the only ones in France where manual harvest is mandatory. By federal law!