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Beaujolais — The Vibrant Soul of Southern Burgundy
At the southern tip of Burgundy stretches the Beaujolais wine region, the kingdom of Gamay, producing red wines of brilliant color, remarkable freshness, and pure fruit expression. Extending from south of Mâcon to north of Lyon, the Beaujolais covers around 15,700 hectares of rolling hills and granite soils.
The vineyard is divided into several appellations, from approachable Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages to the ten emblematic crus, each expressing its own distinctive and characterful terroir.
Chénas
The smallest cru of Beaujolais (249 hectares), Chénas lies across the communes of Chénas (Rhône) and La Chapelle-de-Guinchay (Saône-et-Loire). Its rare and elegant wines combine the floral finesse of Fleurie with the firmer structure of Moulin-à-Vent.
Juliénas
Planted on 537 hectares of lean, arid granite soils, Juliénas produces taut, aromatic, and lightly spicy wines, driven by vibrant minerality. These are wines of energy and balance.
Morgon
One of the most iconic crus of Beaujolais (1,100 hectares), located entirely within the commune of Villié-Morgon. Its decomposed schist soils, rich in pyrite, give the wines singular depth and complexity.
Six climats — Grand Cras, Les Charmes, Côte du Py (the most famous), Corcelette, Les Micouds, and Douby — shape powerful, long-lived wines that are said to “morgonize” over time, taking on Burgundian traits.
Moulin-à-Vent
Named after the 15th-century windmill overlooking the vineyards, Moulin-à-Vent covers 627 hectares in the communes of Romanèche-Thorins and Chénas. Its wines rank among the most structured and profound in Beaujolais, with notes of violet, spice, and crushed stone that evolve beautifully with age.
Saint-Amour
Located at the northern tip of the region, the Saint-Amour appellation (302 hectares) enchants both by name and style. Produced by just 46 growers, these wines are delicate, fruity, and floral, often with a subtle peppery note. Its climats bear evocative names such as À La Folie and En Paradis.
A Vineyard in Full Renaissance
Long associated with the conviviality of Beaujolais Nouveau, the region is now experiencing a genuine qualitative revival. Winemakers are embracing sustainable viticulture, natural winemaking, and parcel-based approaches inspired by Burgundy.
The result: authentic Gamay wines, bright with freshness, revealing the full depth of their terroirs. Wines that marry Burgundy’s elegance with the Rhône’s generosity.
