Beaujolais is one of the most famous wine-producing region in France. Located north of Lyon, it covers parts of the north of the Rhône (Rhône-Alpes) and parts of the south of the Saône-et-Loire (Burgundy). The region is known internationally for its long tradition of winemaking, and more recently for the enormously popular Beaujolais nouveau.
The Beaujolais is a French AOC wine generally made of the Gamay grape which has a thin skin and few tannins. Like most AOC wines they are not labelled varietally. Whites from the region, which make up only 1% of its production, are made with Chardonnay grapes. Beaujolais tends to be a very light-bodied red wine, with relatively high amounts of acidity.
Beaujolais Production Facts:
Appellation
type: |
Appellation d'origine contrôlée |
Year
established: |
1936 |
| Country: |
France |
| Part of: |
Burgundy |
| Total area: |
10,500ha |
| Grapes produced: |
Gamay with a little Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Aligoté |
| Wine produced: |
Beaujolais, Beaujolais Villages, cru Beaujolais, Beaujolais Nouveau |
