Morgon AOCGamayFounded 1970Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalMorgon AOC
Morgon estate and spiritual home of the natural Beaujolais movement, producing whole-cluster Gamay with minimal sulfur following Jules Chauvet's method. Marcel died in 2010; the domaine continues.
Tasting: Visits and tastings by appointment; the domaine is a pillar of the natural Beaujolais movement founded on Jules Chauvet's principles.
Signature wines: lapierre-morgon, lapierre-raisins-gaulois
Tip: Book tastings well ahead; allocation wines sell quickly through specialist importers.
Morgon AOCGamayFounded 1981Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalMorgon AOC
Morgon estate anchored on the Cote du Py lieu-dit, a Gang of Four natural pioneer. Jean Foillard studied under Jules Chauvet and has farmed organically for decades.
Tasting: Visits by appointment only. The estate is best known for its Cote du Py parcel.
Signature wines: foillard-morgon-cote-du-py, foillard-morgon-eponym
Tip: The Cote du Py cuvee rewards 3 to 5 years in bottle.
Morgon AOCGamayBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalMorgon AOC
Gang of Four member producing Morgon Vieilles Vignes from old Gamay vines with zero-sulfur philosophy and whole-cluster fermentation. A key reference for natural Beaujolais.
Morgon AOCGamayBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalMorgon AOC
Fourth member of the Gang of Four, farming Morgon with the same minimal-intervention approach shaped by Jules Chauvet. Produces deeply concentrated Gamay from old vines.
Fleurie AOCGamayBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalFleurie AOC
Yvon Metras produces Fleurie with uncompromising natural methods, old vines and zero sulfur additions. Tiny production, allocated through specialist importers.
Morgon AOCGamayBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalMorgon AOC
Morgon estate run by Damien Coquelet, stepson of Jean Foillard. Produces Gamay from the Cote du Py and surrounding lieux-dits with the same natural approach as his mentor.
Morgon AOCGamayMorgon AOC
Morgon estate producing cuvees from the Cote du Py lieu-dit. Burgaud is known for well-structured Gamay with ageing potential drawn from the schist and iron-rich soils.
Régnié AOCGamayDemeter CertifiedECOCERTNaturalRégnié AOC
Regnié estate farmed under Demeter biodynamic certification, one of the few fully certified biodynamic producers in Beaujolais. Natural wine approach with wild-yeast fermentation.
Brouilly AOCGamayBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalBrouilly AOC
Brouilly estate run on natural-wine principles, biodynamic in practice. Jean-Claude Lapalu is a key figure in the Gang of Four orbit, producing vivid, fruit-driven Gamay from granite slopes.
Regnié AOC and Fleurie AOCGamayBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalRégnié AOC
Natural-wine producer working across Régnié and Fleurie, known for transparent, mineral Gamay with whole-cluster character. Julien Sunier trained in Burgundy and brings terroir precision to Beaujolais.
Cote de Brouilly AOC and Brouilly AOCGamay, ChardonnayFounded 1877Famille GeoffrayORGANIC CERTIFIEDCote de Brouilly AOC
Cote de Brouilly estate operated by the Geoffray family since 1877, sited on the volcanic Mont Brouilly. Produces Cote de Brouilly and Brouilly as well as Beaujolais Blanc.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings available; the estate sits on the volcanic Mont Brouilly slope.
Signature wines: thivin-cote-de-brouilly, thivin-brouilly
Tip: The estate's Cote de Brouilly cuvees reflect the volcanic basalt soils of Mont Brouilly distinctively.
Fleurie AOCGamayFleurie AOC
Family domaine in Fleurie producing elegant, perfumed Gamay from granite soils with a traditional winemaking approach balancing fruit and structure.
Tasting: By appointment; small family domaine on the granite hills of Fleurie.
Fleurie AOC and Moulin-a-Vent AOCGamayFounded 1954Fleurie AOC
Independent Fleurie producer created in 1954 by Rene Berrod, now farmed by Guillaume Ruet. Produces Fleurie and Moulin-a-Vent with traditional methods as member of Vignerons Independants.
Tasting: Visits by appointment at the estate in Fleurie village.
Moulin-a-Vent AOCGamayMoulin-a-Vent AOC
Historic Moulin-a-Vent estate centred on the appellation's landmark windmill lieu-dit, producing age-worthy Gamay from granite and manganese soils.
Tasting: Cellar door and tasting room at the estate near the iconic windmill lieu-dit.
Signature wines: chateau-du-moulin-a-vent-grand-cru
Fleurie AOCGamayFleurie AOC
Six-generation Despres family estate in Fleurie producing terroir-expressive Gamay from the hillside above the village. Historic estate name drawn from the local Madonna chapel.
Tasting: Family estate open for visits; six-generation Despres family property.
Beaujolais AOC and Fleurie AOC and Moulin-a-Vent AOCGamay, ChardonnayORGANIC CERTIFIEDBeaujolais AOC
Pierre-Marie Chermette's estate spanning Beaujolais, Fleurie and Moulin-a-Vent. Known for expressive, low-sulfur wines crafted with artisan precision and respect for terroir.
Beaujolais AOC and multiple Beaujolais crusGamay, ChardonnayFounded 1964Moulin-a-Vent AOC
The largest Beaujolais negociant house, founded in 1964 and known for popularising Beaujolais Nouveau globally. The Hameau Duboeuf park at Romanèche-Thorins is a major wine-tourism draw.
Tasting: The Hameau Duboeuf wine theme park and museum at Romanèche-Thorins is open to visitors; includes cellar tour, flower exhibition and tasting.
Moulin-a-Vent AOC via Chateau des JacquesGamayMoulin-a-Vent AOC
Burgundy house Louis Jadot acquired Chateau des Jacques in Moulin-a-Vent, bringing Burgundy winemaking rigour to Beaujolais. Produces single-lieu-dit Gamay cuvees of notable depth.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings at Chateau des Jacques in Moulin-a-Vent. Book through Louis Jadot Beaune.
Fleurie AOCGamayBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalFleurie AOC
Anne-Sophie Dubois produces natural, low-intervention Fleurie from organically farmed Gamay. Part of the new generation of Beaujolais natural-wine producers building on the Gang of Four legacy.
Morgon AOCGamayBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalMorgon AOC
Natural-wine producer in Morgon working with old-vine Gamay on schist and granite. Karim Vionnet is part of the post-Gang-of-Four generation keeping Morgon natural viticulture vital.
Morgon AOC and Fleurie AOCGamayBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalMorgon AOC
Nephew of Marcel Lapierre producing natural Beaujolais across multiple crus. Christophe Pacalet is known for single-cru bottlings that articulate Gamay terroir with minimal intervention.
Cote de Brouilly AOCGamayCote de Brouilly AOC
Small Cote de Brouilly estate on the volcanic basalt slopes of Mont Brouilly, producing mineral, structured Gamay that expresses the distinct terroir of the appellation.
Cote de Brouilly AOC and Brouilly AOCGamayCote de Brouilly AOC
Estate spanning Cote de Brouilly and Brouilly, producing terroir-driven Gamay from the southern flanks of Mont Brouilly. Traditional winemaking with respect for the appellation's volcanic character.
Morgon AOCGamayMorgon AOC
Family estate in Morgon crafting structured Gamay from schist-rich soils. A reliable village producer delivering honest, food-friendly Morgon at accessible prices.
Moulin-a-Vent AOCGamayMoulin-a-Vent AOC
Moulin-a-Vent estate producing age-worthy Gamay from granite and manganese-streaked soils around the iconic windmill lieu-dit.
Moulin-a-Vent AOCGamayMoulin-a-Vent AOC
Small domaine in the Moulin-a-Vent appellation producing mineral Gamay from granitic soils with careful low-intervention cellar work.
Beaujolais-Villages AOCGamay, ChardonnayBeaujolais-Villages AOC
Beaujolais-Villages estate in Lancié producing reliable, well-made Gamay and Chardonnay for everyday drinking, with a small tasting room for direct sales.
Saint-Amour AOCGamaySaint-Amour AOC
Saint-Amour estate near the village of Saint-Amour-Bellevue, the northernmost of the Beaujolais crus. Produces fragrant, cherry-fruited Gamay from sandy granite soils.
Saint-Amour AOCGamaySaint-Amour AOC
Small Saint-Amour estate producing delicate, aromatic Gamay from the northernmost Beaujolais cru, bordering the Maconnais.
Juliénas AOCGamayJulienas AOC
Julienas estate producing spicy, full-bodied Gamay from the granite and schist soils of this Saone-et-Loire cru. Traditional producer maintaining the cru's reputation for structured reds.
Juliénas AOCGamayJulienas AOC
Historic Julienas producer with old-vine Gamay planted on granite-rich slopes. The Clos du Fief cuvee is among the more structured and age-worthy in the appellation.
Chénas AOCGamayChenas AOC
One of Chénas's small number of independent producers working the smallest of the ten crus, producing powerful, spicy Gamay from granite and sand soils bordering Moulin-a-Vent.
Chénas AOCGamayChenas AOC
Small Chenas estate named for the granitic soils that define the appellation. Produces concentrated Gamay with a firm structure suited to short ageing.
Chiroubles AOCGamayChiroubles AOC
Chiroubles estate at 400 metres altitude, producing the lightest and most aromatic of the Beaujolais crus. The high-altitude granite soils of Chiroubles give unusually floral, delicate Gamay.
Chiroubles AOCGamayChiroubles AOC
One of Chiroubles' historic estates, farming high-altitude granite vines at over 400 metres. The estate produces floral, light-bodied Chiroubles with refreshing acidity.
Régnié AOCGamayRegnié AOC
Family domaine in Régnié, the youngest of the ten crus granted AOC status in 1988. Produces fresh, fruit-forward Gamay from granitic-sandy soils on the west-facing slopes of the appellation.
Régnié AOCGamayRegnié AOC
Regnié estate producing straightforward, approachable Gamay from one of the most recently promoted crus. An honest, everyday wine producer anchored in the village tradition.
Brouilly AOCGamayFounded 1676Brouilly AOC
Historic 17th-century chateau and one of the largest estates in Brouilly, acquired by Christophe Gruy in 2017. The chateau and its walled wine chai are protected monuments. The estate produces Brouilly from the largest of the crus.
Tasting: Visits and tastings available at the historic 17th-century chateau and winery.
Brouilly AOCGamayBrouilly AOC
Brouilly estate on the gentle granite slopes around the village of Cercié, producing generous, round Gamay typical of the appellation's six-commune spread.
Morgon AOCGamayBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDNaturalMorgon AOC
Mee Godard produces natural Morgon from organically farmed old vines, with a focus on transparent, single-terroir expression of the schist and iron-rich Cote du Py soils.
Beaujolais AOC and L'Ancien Beaujolais Vieilles VignesGamay, Chardonnay, Pinot NoirBeaujolais AOC
Jean-Paul Brun's estate in the southern Beaujolais producing both classic Gamay cuvees and unusual old-vine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blends. Known for terroir precision and low-sulfur winemaking.
Brouilly AOCGamayBrouilly AOC
Brouilly estate in the commune of Saint-Lager, one of the six communes making up the largest of the Beaujolais crus. Produces ripe, generous Gamay from sandy granite.
Fleurie AOCGamayFleurie AOC
Fleurie estate on pink granite soils producing perfumed, floral Gamay characteristic of the queen cru. Traditional fermentation in cement and ageing in large old oak.
Fleurie AOCGamayFleurie AOC
Small Fleurie domaine farming granite parcels above the village, producing elegant, rose-and-violet-scented Gamay with a long finish typical of the appellation.
Morgon AOCGamayMorgon AOC
Morgon village estate producing traditional, schist-influenced Gamay with the earthy, iron-mineral character that defines the appellation's most structured wines.
Saint-Amour AOCGamaySaint-Amour AOC
Saint-Amour estate producing fragrant, cherry-forward Gamay from the northernmost cru, a favourite on Valentines Day menus for its evocative name and approachable style.
Juliénas AOCGamayJulienas AOC
Small Julienas estate producing spiced, full-flavoured Gamay on the granite and schist slopes of this Saone-et-Loire cru shared between the Rhone and Saone-et-Loire departments.
Moulin-a-Vent AOCGamayMoulin-a-Vent AOC
Moulin-a-Vent estate named for the iconic windmill that anchors the appellation. Produces structured, age-worthy Gamay from the granite and manganese soils that give Moulin-a-Vent its power.
Moulin-a-Vent AOCGamayMoulin-a-Vent AOC
Family domaine in Moulin-a-Vent run by the Diochon family, farming old vines on granite and manganese soils to produce serious, age-worthy Gamay with mineral depth.
Fleurie AOCGamayBiodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDFleurie AOC
Joint project between the Lafarge family of Volnay Burgundy and the Vial family of Fleurie. Brings Burgundy precision to Beaujolais, farming biodynamically for pure, mineral Gamay.
Fleurie AOCGamayBiodynamic PracticingECOCERTFleurie AOC
Biodynamic estate in Fleurie producing Gamay with Ecocert organic certification. The domaine is among the Fleurie producers committed to the highest ecological standards in the vineyard.
Fleurie AOCGamayFleurie AOC
A single-vineyard Fleurie clos producing consistently floral, silky Gamay from a sheltered granite bowl above the village, a historically documented single-parcel Fleurie clos.
Moulin-a-Vent AOCGamayORGANIC CERTIFIEDMoulin-a-Vent AOC
Organic Moulin-a-Vent producer from Romanèche-Thorins, crafting structured, terroir-precise Gamay from parcels around the windmill monument.
Saint-Amour AOCGamaySaint-Amour AOC
Saint-Amour estate producing aromatic, fresh Gamay from the northernmost cru, historically connected to the Benedictine priory that gave the appellation its name.
Morgon AOCGamayMorgon AOC
Morgon estate producing village-level and Cote du Py parcellaire Gamay with traditional whole-cluster fermentation in old oak, reflecting the earthy, iron-mineral terroir.
Beaujolais-Villages AOC and Morgon AOCGamay, ChardonnayFounded 1232Beaujolais-Villages AOC
Historic medieval chateau with 13th-century origins at Saint-Jean-d'Ardieres, operating as a hotel and wine estate. Produces Beaujolais-Villages and Morgon under the Chateau de Pizay label.
Tasting: The chateau and hotel-restaurant operates full cellar tours, tastings and vineyard walks; estate stay available.
Tip: One of the few wine-tourism estates in Beaujolais with a hotel and restaurant on site.
Brouilly AOCGamayBrouilly AOC
Brouilly estate in Saint-Etienne-la-Varenne, one of the six communes of the largest cru. Produces round, fruit-expressive Gamay from the gently sloping granite terrain of Brouilly.
Chiroubles AOCGamayChiroubles AOC
Chiroubles domaine at high altitude farming vines at over 400 metres on pure granitic soils. Produces the characteristic light-bodied, floral Chiroubles style with lifted violet and cherry notes.
Juliénas AOCGamayJulienas AOC
Julienas estate on mixed granite and schist soils, producing robust, well-structured Gamay with characteristic spice and full fruit of the appellation.