In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryShort finish

What it pairs with

  • Andouillette à la lyonnaise
    Classic pairing: bright, light Gamay cuts through the pungent tripe sausage.
  • Salade de gésiers chauds
    Light Gamay with bright acidity is the standard gizzard-salad match.
  • Fromage blanc à la crème
    Light, fresh Gamay complements the mild, creamy fresh cheese.

History

Domaine des Crais is a small family estate in the Beaujolais-Villages zone, producing everyday Gamay for the local restaurant trade.

  1. 1988 — Domaine des Crais first estate-bottles Beaujolais-Villages

Facts

Producer
Domaine des Crais
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Beaujolais-Villages AOC
Oak
Old barrels 5-6 months
ABV
12.5%
Price
€10-14 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
1988

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