And truly, these are wonderful wines, fresh and vibrant yet with varying amount of depth depending on the region. They pair well with fresh, simple cuisine, and are ideal for picnics where they can be served with composed salads, cheese, sliced meats, and cheese. Below is a list of the fourteen winegrowers/winemakers, all of whom are enthusiastic about their wines, regions, and culture and are among the friendliest winemakers I have met.
Eager to try quality Beaujolais? Take this article to your local wine store and ask them to order some of the wines for you, or search online for where they may be available. You might want to purchase several of the wines so that you can smell and taste the differences among the regions and producers of the expression of the Gamay Grape.
Expressions d’Origine
Domaines & Châteaux of Beaujolais
Domaine du Vissoux, Pierre-Marie Chermette
Domaine des Terres Dorées, Jean-Paul Brun
Château de la Chaize, Madame de Roussy de Sales
Château Thivin, Claude Geoffray
Domaines Piron, Dominique Piron
Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes, Claude-Emmanuelle Desvignes
Domaine Jean Foillard, Jean Foillard
Domaine Marcel Lapierre, Marcel & Mathieu Lapierre
Château des Jacques, Guillaume de Castelnau
Domaine Paul Janin & Fils, Eric Janin
Domaine de la Madone, Jean-Marc Després
Domaine Clos de la Roilette, Alain Coudert
Domaine Michel Chignard, Michel Chignard
Clos de Haute Combe, Vincent Audras
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