Beaujolais is a red produced by Jules Desjourneys in Beaujolais, Beaujolais, France. Made from Gamay. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Beaujolais
Region: Beaujolais
Country: France
Grapes: Gamay
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
A Beaujolais rouge from Fabien Duperray's Domaine Jules Desjourneys, made with the same exacting, long-aged approach as his celebrated crus. Red cherry, raspberry and violet with pepper and a granitic, earthy edge; more structured and serious than most Beaujolais.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Beaujolais, France
Beaujolais — a region in eastern France, just south of Burgundy, devoted almost entirely to juicy, food-friendly red wine.
Gamay
Gamay is a red grape best known as the sole variety of Beaujolais in eastern France, a cheerful, juicy wine that ranges from simple and fruity to surprisingly serious.
More wines
From Jules Desjourneys
- Beaujolais-Villages Blanc — Jules Desjourneys, Beaujolais-Villages
- Jules Desjourneys — Jules Desjourneys, Moulin-à-Vent
- Mâcon-Fuissé bois de la croix — Jules Desjourneys, Mâcon-Fuissé
- Mâcon-Verzé — Jules Desjourneys, Mâcon-Verzé
More red wines from Beaujolais
- Aux Pierres — Dominique Piron, Morgon
- Beaujolais — Séléné, Beaujolais
- Beaujolais — Domaine Desgranges, Beaujolais
- Beaujolais Lantignié May Ga — Clos Bateau, Beaujolais
Frequently asked questions
Where is Beaujolais from?
Beaujolais is produced by Jules Desjourneys in Beaujolais, Beaujolais, France.
What grapes are in Beaujolais?
Beaujolais is made from Gamay.