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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Gamay - Pinot Noir is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Burgundy, France.
The wines show light body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to raspberry, strawberry, cherry, sour cherry, cranberry and leather.
It is planted most seriously in Burgundy, Loire and Valais.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool to moderate climate.
It blends readily with Gamay and Pinot Noir.
On other labels it goes by Dôle.
At the table it suits duck breast, pork spare ribs, escargots, rösti with ham and egg and light meats.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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duck breast
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pork spare ribs
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escargots
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rösti with ham and egg
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light meats
Also labelled.
Dôle.
Bottles to look for.
- AMI 'Le Gaminot', Vin de France
- Arnaud et Sophie AS Bourgogne Passetoutgrain Rose, Burgundy, France
- Bailly-Lapierre Cremant de Bourgogne Rose Brut, France
- Cave de Lugny Cremant de Bourgogne Rose Brut, France
- Domaine Bruno Clavelier Bourgogne Passe-tout-grains Vieilles Vignes, Burgundy, France
- Domaine de Beudon Dole, Valais, Switzerland
- Domaine Edouard Confuron Coteaux Bourguignons, Burgundy, France
- Domaine Kuheiji Coteaux Bourguignons, Burgundy, France
Gamay - Pinot Noir: common questions
01.What does Gamay - Pinot Noir taste like?+
Gamay - Pinot Noir tastes of raspberry, strawberry, cherry, sour cherry, cranberry and leather. The wines show light body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Gamay - Pinot Noir from?+
Gamay - Pinot Noir originates in Burgundy, France.
03.Where is Gamay - Pinot Noir grown?+
The key regions for Gamay - Pinot Noir are Burgundy, Loire and Valais.
04.What food pairs with Gamay - Pinot Noir?+
Pour it with duck breast, pork spare ribs, escargots, rösti with ham and egg and light meats.
05.What else is Gamay - Pinot Noir called?+
Gamay - Pinot Noir is also labelled Dôle.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.