Gilles Gelin

Beaujolais-Villages Gamay

8.822 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Gamay
Chicken, Game, Turkey, Duck, Goose
Top Notes For
Chip Hughes

Chunky. Sour fruits and granite. Solid; not terribly complex, but you get the feeling it was quite hot and dry here in ‘16. Super effort at getting balance and preserving freshness. #gelin #beaujolaisvillages #gamay

Chunky. Sour fruits and granite. Solid; not terribly complex, but you get the feeling it was quite hot and dry here in ‘16. Super effort at getting balance and preserving freshness. #gelin #beaujolaisvillages #gamay

Jan 21st, 2019
Chip Hughes

Plummy, dark, rich. Typical for the vintage, but also has plenty of acidity and a pronounced minerality. Excellent. #gamay2015 #beaujolaisvillages

Plummy, dark, rich. Typical for the vintage, but also has plenty of acidity and a pronounced minerality. Excellent. #gamay2015 #beaujolaisvillages

Oct 27th, 2017
Brett Rogosin

Didn't know what to expect, but definitely a worthy every day bottle to have around. Touch of pepper on the nose. Light in body with a bit of cinnamon. Tannins aren't strong. Could use a bit of time, but also very good now. Went really well with salmon dusted with parsley, thyme, rosemary and garlic. Will definitely be buying more.

Didn't know what to expect, but definitely a worthy every day bottle to have around. Touch of pepper on the nose. Light in body with a bit of cinnamon. Tannins aren't strong. Could use a bit of time, but also very good now. Went really well with salmon dusted with parsley, thyme, rosemary and garlic. Will definitely be buying more.

1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2017
Chip Hughes

Beetroot, rhubarb, cranberries and happy. Impeccably balanced, and a real vin de gourmand. Seamless. #beaujolais #gamay

Beetroot, rhubarb, cranberries and happy. Impeccably balanced, and a real vin de gourmand. Seamless. #beaujolais #gamay

Jun 6th, 2017
Stan Nguyen

Decent techno wine

Decent techno wine

Mar 26th, 2023
Rob Krapf

Tart fruit, nice balance and depth; not your mother’s boojalay.

Tart fruit, nice balance and depth; not your mother’s boojalay.

Oct 7th, 2018
Kris tighe

Unexpected, been disappointed by Beaujolais in the past. Nicely balanced between fruit, acidity, and tannins, pleasing finish. Paired very well with grilled prime ribeye. Would buy again.

Unexpected, been disappointed by Beaujolais in the past. Nicely balanced between fruit, acidity, and tannins, pleasing finish. Paired very well with grilled prime ribeye. Would buy again.

Jun 14th, 2017
Jeremy Pollard

Obviously an entry level Beaujolais, but the style is lovely. Light to medium bodied, with plenty of gently spicy fruit and a drying but not overpowering tannin structure that made it a delight with chicken and mushroom risotto. A hint of raspberry cordial and anise on the nose. Fun drinking and good value. I'll be getting more for spring.

Obviously an entry level Beaujolais, but the style is lovely. Light to medium bodied, with plenty of gently spicy fruit and a drying but not overpowering tannin structure that made it a delight with chicken and mushroom risotto. A hint of raspberry cordial and anise on the nose. Fun drinking and good value. I'll be getting more for spring.

Aug 28th, 2016
WPO
8.6

Great wine

Great wine

Jul 18th, 2015
Andrew Y

Dry, fruity and straightforward.

Dry, fruity and straightforward.

Feb 16th, 2015