Beaujolais is a winemaking region located north of Lyon in eastern France, renowned for its vibrant and fruity red wines primarily made from Gamay – the region’s primary grape.
This region is famed for its Beaujolais Nouveau – a fruity young wine released just weeks after harvest on the third Thursday of November and celebrated worldwide with annual events.
Beaujolais is also known for its elegant and complex Cru Beaujolais wines, which come from ten specified areas.
The diversity in wine styles, the region’s rich winemaking tradition and the global celebration of Beaujolais Nouveau all contribute to the fame of Beaujolais wines.