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Name of varietal: Gamay
 
Common synonyms: Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc, Bourgignon Noir, Game, Petit Bourgignon, Petit Gamai, Petite Lyonnaise
 
Parentage of the grape: unknown
 
History of the grape: Legend has it that it was brought over by the Romans in the first century BC to the town of Beaujeu, near Beaune, in the Burgundy region of France. In the mid 1300s it was cultivated as a relief from the strains of the Black Death. It’s much easier to grow than Pinot Noir, which is the distinguished red grape of Burgundy, and can ripen up to two weeks earlier. However, in 1395, the Duke of Burgundy, Philippe le Hardi (Philip the Bold), signed an edict outlawing the grapes. He said they were “inflame and deloyal” (despicable and disloyal) and taking too much space from the noble grape Pinot Noir. In 1459, Philippe le Bon (Philip the Good), grandson of Le Hardi, signed another edict reaffirming his family’s distaste for the varietal, afraid their Read more »

Henry Fessy Moulin-À-Vent
Winery: Henry Fessy
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Moulin-à-vent
Type: Table Wines

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Spinach Pesto Chicken Breasts

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Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages
Winery: Maison Louis Jadot
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Beaujolais-villages
Type: Table Wines

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Tex Mex Corn Bread

Spicy, flavorful, Southwestern version of an old favorite. A terrific accompaniment for chili or boldly flavored soups. Read more »

Georges Duboeuf Moulin-À-Vent
Winery: Geroges DuBoeuf
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Moulin-à-vent
Type: Table Wines

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Balsamic Soy-Glazed Chicken Wings

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Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais Villages
Winery: Joseph Drouhin
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Beaujolais-villages
Type: Table Wines

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Sweet and Sour Chicken II

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Château de la Chaize Brouilly
Winery: Château De La Chaize
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Brouilly
Type: Table Wines

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One-of-Each Soup

Originally, this curried soup was served cold. Given the winter chill in the air, however, we tried it hot and discovered it to be even better. Read more »

Beaujolais Villages Domaine du Tracot Jean-Paul Dubost
Winery: Dubost Ranch Winery
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Beaujolais-villages
Color: Red Wines

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Recipe: Baked Chicken with Bacon Recipes from The Kitchn | The Kitchn

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Duboeuf Nouveau
Winery: Geroges DuBoeuf
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Fleurie
Type: Table Wines

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25-Minute Chicken and Noodles

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Georges Duboeuf Brouilly
Winery: Geroges DuBoeuf
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Brouilly
Type: Table Wines

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Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts with Mustard Jus

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Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages
Winery: Maison Louis Jadot
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Beaujolais-villages
Type: Table Wines

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Loaded Nachos Potato Skins

Why settle for a pile of soggy tortilla chips when you can have a bite-sized plate of nachos loaded into a crispy potato shell? Filled with beans, cheese, hot sauce, sour cream, avocado, and salsa,... Read more »

Domaine Dupeuble Pere et Fils Beaujolais Nouveau
Winery: Domaine Dupeuble Pere et Fils
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Beaujolais Nouveau
Type: Table Wines

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Carrot Habanero Soup

Piercing the habanero chile and letting it steep in the cooking liquid (then disposing of the chile) infuses the soup with pleasant heat. If you like your soup hotter, seed and chop the habanero, a... Read more »

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Beaujolias Nouveau 2011

While the fourth Thursday of each November conjures up visions of turkey and the trimmings, it's the third Thursday of the same month that rouses wine lovers. Each year, George Duboeuf and his merry men and women pop the corks at midnight and declare "...

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Scandinavian Naturalists

It is a true image, I’ll concede, but that’s not all they drink up north. The Scandinavian cuisine has been hauled as the next big thing by the likes of Ferran Adrià of El Bulli, and sommeliers of top Nordic restaurants now put all their viking prowess...

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Rosso di Anywhere

Unless you've been living under a rock, you have heard the news that Montalcino producers, in a landslide vote, rejected a proposal to allow international grape varieties in Rosso di Montalcino. By law, Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino mu...

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Great Values for the Cellar 3

Well, we really got a lot of feedback from you Francophiles out there after last week’s Italo-centric email. Okay! UNCLE. I relent! This week I’ll take a look at some of the greatest deals on the planet for age-worthy wines from France.

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Stocking Up on Syrah

Well, this week’s installment of "stuffing your cellar on a Happy Meal budget" takes a look at grapes instead of regions. While both of our chosen grapes, Grenache and Syrah, excel in France's Rhone Valley, they also have found a happy home in many oth...

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Wine 101 - Down the Road to Collecting

Not surprisingly I get asked many questions about wine. While some fall into the category of why does the wine smell, taste, look, or feel the way it does, at least as many focus on what to buy. Recommending wine is a tricky business under the best of...

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Red Wines for Summer

Many of you here (such as myself) developed a taste for red wines long before your taste for whites – I still prefer the complexity of a red, even if it is 90 degrees outside. Here are a few wines I recommend that are low in acidity, making them smooth...

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Clos Jordanne and Great sources of information

Recently I had the pleasure of attending the Montreal Passion du Vin tasting event. The event is conducted by the SAQ; Quebec’s provincial wine and spirits monopoly. I was delighted with many of the wonderful tastings, but one stood out as a real surp...

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Domaine Dupeuble Pere et Fils Beaujolais Nouveau (2010)

Winery: Domaine Dupeuble Pere et Fils
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Beaujolais Nouveau
Varietal: Gamay
Type: Table Wines
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nputens

[From "Thankgiving Favorites" at Bin 105, Lincoln NE, 11 November 2012.]

Evening Land Vineyards "Celebration" Eola Amity Hills Gamay Noir (2010)

Varietal: Gamay
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Etty Lewensztain

This is crazy delicious Oregon grown organic and biodynamic Gamay that's a sort of new world homage to Cru Beaujolais. The vineyard where this fruit is sourced dates back to 1983 and the result is a funky, savory, vivacious wine that displays gorgeous ...

Grosjean Freres Gamay Vallee d'Aoste (2009)

Varietal: Gamay
Color: Red Wines
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Nicki Gig

Ripe red raspberries, some sour cherry, black tea leaves, light to med bodied, nice acidity, delicacy to it, perfect w food, a little earthy on the back, similar to a pinot noir/sangiovese great subtle red fruit wonderfully sophisticated

Duboeuf Moulin-a-Vent (2010)

Winery: Duboeuf
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais
Varietal: Gamay
Color: Red Wines
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toothpicks

Rich deep color and full flowery nose. Fruit filled wine that stands up to hearty dishes

Domaine des Terres Dorees Jean-Paul Brun Beaujolais Rose d'Folie (2010)

Winery: Domaine des Terres Dorées
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais
Varietal: Gamay
Type: Table Wines
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barri0s1872

Wow what a great Rose, totally surprised; thought i was going to get a strong candied nose that would turn me off but instead it was solidly medium bodied with dark fruit... i am going to have to try this again.

Georges Duboeuf Gamay Beaujolais Nouveau (2011)

Winery: Geroges DuBoeuf
Region: France
Varietal: Gamay
Type: Table Wines
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shsim

This is an interesting wine because when I first smell it, it reminded me of cake batter with raw eggs in them! The cake batter had hints of blueberries and light green spice in it. When I drank it, it is light-medium bodied with taste of blueberries, ...

Olivier Cousin Anjou Gamay (2005)

Winery: Oliver Cousin
Region: France » Loire » Anjou Gamay
Varietal: Gamay
Color: Red Wines
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barri0s1872

Loved the nose on this one! Soft pot-pourri, floral rosey bouquet and olive on a soft and delicate body... so savory and enticing.

Domaine Cheveau Beaujolais Villages "Or Rouge" (2009)

Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Beaujolais-villages
Varietal: Gamay
Type: Table Wines
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barri0s1872

What a great wine that develops wonderfully over the course of three days. The brighter notes gradually peel off revealing a bit earthier or drier tones of leather, dried apples, violets, and maybe even leaves (tobacco or something else). Very nicely b...

Louis Jadot Beaujolais (2011)

Winery: Maison Louis Jadot
Region: France
Varietal: Gamay
Type: Table Wines
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calywa

Light wine perfect for a warm summer day.

Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages (2009)

Winery: Maison Louis Jadot
Region: France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Beaujolais-villages
Varietal: Gamay
Type: Table Wines
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calywa

Lovely light yet flavorful wine. Tastes like you are drinking cherries. Wonderful!

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Mentor for Gamay Wines

Mary Margaret McCamic

Based in North Carolina, I'm a wine instructor at The Chef's Academy and owner of The Clever Vine, a wine consulting and education service. I hold the WSET Diploma and have a strong background in French wine, with a special interest in the Loire Valley.

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