COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Gamaret
PRODUCER
Domaine Famille Morin
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Famille Morin is situated in the high-altitude cru of Chiroubles in Beaujolais. Known as 'Vignerons d'Altitude,' the family crafts wines from steep, granite-rich slopes that push the boundaries of traditional Beaujolais winemaking. While Gamay is the king of the region, this rare bottling features Gamaret—a Swiss crossing of Gamay and Reichensteiner. This grape thrives in the cool, elevated microclimate of Chiroubles, offering a fascinating, deeply colored alternative to classic Beaujolais wines while maintaining the signature alpine freshness of the estate's high-altitude terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gamaret is a rare Swiss grape variety, a cross between Gamay and Reichensteiner, seldom found in the heart of Beaujolais.
Fact 02
The estate's vineyards in Chiroubles are among the highest in Beaujolais, earning them the title 'Vignerons d'Altitude'.
Fact 03
Gamaret was originally bred in Switzerland in 1970 to resist rot and thrive in cool, high-altitude climates.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Gamaret grapes are hand-harvested from steep, high-altitude parcels in Chiroubles. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the vibrant primary fruit characteristics. The wine undergoes traditional maceration to extract its deep color and structured tannins, followed by aging in neutral vessels to maintain the purity of the terroir and the unique varietal character of the Gamaret grape without heavy oak influence.
