Gamay Wine

Gamay is the French red grape variety for the wines of Beaujolais. Outside of France it is more highly regarded by the Swiss who use it in blends with Pinot Noir. It is also known as Gamay Noir. Gamay de Bouze was a mutation of Gamay Noir a Jus Blanc observed in the early ninetheenth century. It was used to add a deeper tint to wines lacking in color, and was one of the early 'cepages teinturiers'.