Gamay
Gamay is the grape behind Beaujolais, one of France's most joyful and underrated wine regions, and it is a variety that is having a well-deserved moment in the spotlight. Light, bright and bursting with fresh red fruit, cherry and a distinctive floral lift, Gamay produces wines that are endlessly drinkable, naturally low in tannins and brilliant served with a light chill on a warm evening. Do not be put off by the Beaujolais Nouveau association, the finest Gamay from the ten Beaujolais crus such as Morgon, Fleurie and Moulin-à-Vent offers genuine complexity and depth that can rival Pinot Noir at twice the price.
