The Beaujolais wine region, located in eastern France between Burgundy and Lyon, is renowned for its Gamay-based wines that range from light and fruity to complex and age-worthy. The region’s granite and schist soils, combined with a semi-continental climate, create ideal conditions for vibrant, terroir-driven wines. Beaujolais is divided into three key appellations—Beaujolais AOC, Beaujolais-Villages AOC, and the prestigious Beaujolais Crus, which include renowned names like Morgon, Fleurie, and Brouilly. Traditional semi-carbonic maceration enhances the fresh, aromatic quality of its wines, making Beaujolais a dynamic and diverse wine region celebrated for both easy-drinking Nouveau and structured, cellar-worthy crus.
