In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninRacy acidityDryShort finish

What it pairs with

  • Plateau de charcuterie
    Classic Beaujolais charcuterie pairing at its most approachable.
  • Pizza aux champignons
    Light, fresh Gamay pairs easily with mushroom pizza.
  • Fromage de vache demi-sec
    Easy-drinking Gamay with semi-soft cow's milk cheese is an everyday bistro staple.

History

Domaine des Crais' Beaujolais AOC is produced for immediate drinking, sold mostly to the local Lyon bar and bistro trade.

  1. 1992 — First Beaujolais AOC bottling at Domaine des Crais

Facts

Producer
Domaine des Crais
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Beaujolais AOC
Oak
Stainless steel; no wood
ABV
11.5%
Price
€8-11 at retail
Drinking window
1-2 from vintage
First vintage
1992

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