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Beaujolais Villages

Beaujolais Villages wine guide: the appellation in France, its Gamay, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Gamay
Styles
red · white · rosé
2
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Beaujolais Villages is an appellation in Beaujolais, France.

Gamay leads the plantings, with Chardonnay alongside it.

The ground underneath is granite and schist.

The climate is continental, running temperate.

The vineyards themselves read as hills.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and fruity, showcasing the chardonnay variety and fresh and light.

At the table these bottles work with beef & venison, tomato-based dishes, white fish and chilis & hot spicy food.

Serve chilled.

Soil
GraniteSchist
Climate
ContinentalTemperate
Terrain
Hills
Styles
redwhiterosé

In the glass.

White: Crisp and fruity, Showcasing the chardonnay variety.

Rosé: Fresh and light.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Albert Bichot Chateau de Varennes Beaujolais Villages, France
  • Alex Foillard Beaujolais Villages, France
  • Barton & Guestier Beaujolais Villages, France
  • Chateau du Basty Beaujolais-Lantignie, France
  • Chateau Grand' Grange Beaujolais Villages 'La Grange Masson' Chardonnay, France
  • Despres Domaine de la Madone Beaujolais Villages Le Perreon, France
  • Domaine Anita Beaujolais Villages Coteau de Malval, France
  • Domaine des Moriers Beaujolais Villages, France

At the table.

  • Beef & Venison
  • Tomato-based Dishes
  • White Fish
  • Chilis & Hot Spicy Food

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

Beaujolais Villages: common questions

01.
What grapes is Beaujolais Villages known for?
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Gamay is the signature grape of Beaujolais Villages. Chardonnay are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Beaujolais Villages make?
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Beaujolais Villages produces red wine, white wine and rosé wine.
03.
Where is Beaujolais Villages?
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You will find Beaujolais Villages in France, where it is an appellation.
04.
What food goes with Beaujolais Villages wine?
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Try beef & venison, tomato-based dishes, white fish and chilis & hot spicy food.

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Beaujolais guide.

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