Gamay has had a colorful history to say the least. If it wasn't for Kind Phillip the bold we
would probably be drinking millions of litres of this rather than Pinot Noir! He banned it in burgundy calling it the
“bastard” grape for some relativity tenuous reason. Luckily for you, at Lyons
Will, we this Gamay is anything but a “bastard” but in fact a brilliant drink with
fantastic character.
In France its called or comes from Beaujolais. Its full name, even if it’s never actually ever used is “Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc” . It is a very old cultivar, mentioned as long ago as the 15th century. The plant crops high, making it hard to control, however when managed well and planted in soils high in acids it can produce wine with plenty of distinction.
In France its called or comes from Beaujolais. Its full name, even if it’s never actually ever used is “Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc” . It is a very old cultivar, mentioned as long ago as the 15th century. The plant crops high, making it hard to control, however when managed well and planted in soils high in acids it can produce wine with plenty of distinction.
