Beaujolais-Villages. An easy-drinking wine made with high quality grapes grown in the southern part of Beaujolais. Soils are light, and allow a light, fresh expression of Gamay. The grapes are handpicked in whole bunches and cold soaking is longer than usual for Beaujolais
Soil conditions: Granite, Schist, Clay and Sandstone
Total area: 10,500ha
Wine produced: Beaujolais, Beaujolais Villages, cru Beaujolais, Beaujolais Nouveau
Part of: Burgundy
Year established: 1936
Beaujolais-Villages. An easy-drinking wine made with high quality grapes grown in the southern part of Beaujolais. Soils are light, and allow a light, fresh expression of Gamay. The grapes are handpicked in whole bunches and cold soaking is longer than usual for Beaujolais
Soil conditions: Granite, Schist, Clay and Sandstone
Wine produced: Beaujolais, Beaujolais Villages, cru Beaujolais, Beaujolais Nouveau
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