Uva Non Grata Gamay Vin de France NV

Gamay was outlawed by Philip the Bold in 1395 and some vignerons would hide forbidden Gamay amongst their ‘noble’ Pinot Noir vines. In honor of these rebels, this wine is bottled without appellation and without rules!

Gamay loves the granite/siliceous soils of the vineyards in the hills to the north west of Lyon in eastern France. Grapes were hand picked deliberately early to maintain freshness. Traditional carbonic maceration techniques are used (where fermentation is started by the weight of berries in the vat, crushing those below). This is followed by a short cuvaison to maintain the up front, juicy fruit character. 

Bouncy, crunchy Gamay, this is an irresistible fruit bomb packed with fresh, primary fruit aromas and the delicious soft red berry flavours of gorgeous Gamay at its best. 

Try with charcuterie, grilled herby chicken kebabs, or sausages on the barbeque.