Domaine du Prieure Saint-Romain ★ 4.2
Saint-Amour estate producing aromatic, fresh Gamay from the northernmost cru, historically connected to the Benedictine priory that gave the appellation its name.
Organic Moulin-a-Vent producer from Romanèche-Thorins, crafting structured, terroir-precise Gamay from parcels around the windmill monument.
Address: Romanèche-Thorins, 71570 Romanèche-Thorins, France, Beaujolais
Saint-Amour estate producing aromatic, fresh Gamay from the northernmost cru, historically connected to the Benedictine priory that gave the appellation its name.
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.
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 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 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.
Julienas estate on mixed granite and schist soils, producing robust, well-structured Gamay with characteristic spice and full fruit of the appellation.