La Route des Vins du
Beaujolais
Let's Go!
La Route des Vins...
Getting There
The Beaujolais wine region is located in central-eastern France, and directly west of the Saône river. This beautiful area is characterized by green rolling hills, and a long tradition of viticulture and winemaking.Today, Beaujolais wines are exported across the world, adored by many sommeliers and enjoyed in many a bistro setting. Let's explore Beaujolais!
Beaujolais
Beaujolais
Itinerary
01
Lay of the Land
02
Grapes & Vines
03
Rocks & Soils
04
In the Cellar - Winemaking
05
Classic Wines - Maison Trenel
06
Perfect Pairings
Unit 01
Lay of the Land
Beaujolais wines are overwhelming made from Gamay Noir, which is ideally suited to the area.
La Saône
Beaujolais can be divided as two regions, north and south. The southern region is characterized by wines that are fresh, fruity, and easy to drink.The northern region of Beaujolais includes more renowned appellations. Its soil is granite-based, endowing the wines with ageworthy and refined qualities. The Beaujolais-Villages AOC produces wine that is a blend of grapes grown in 39 villages.The 10 Beaujolais Crus often produce the most refined and age-worthy wines in the region. Click on the map to learn about the 12 AOCs of Beaujolais!
Unit 02
Grapes & Vines
- Beaujolais wines are produced in three colors: Red, White and Rosé.
- However red wines made from Gamay account for 95% of the region's total production.
- Small amounts of other varieties include:
- Aligoté
- Chardonnay
- Melon de Bourgogne
- Pinot Gris
- Pinot Noir
- Gamay de Bouze
- Gamay de Chaudenay
learn more
learn more
Beaujolais is famous not just for its granite, but for its melting pot of different rock and soil profiles. Click on each soil type below to learn more!
Unit 03
Rocks & Soils
limestone
granite
schist
clay
sandstone
Unit 04
In the Cellar
- Beaujolais reds are produced from Gamay, a thin-skinned, early ripening red grape variety.
- Characteristics often found in Beaujolais:
Light bodied Moderate in alcohol Low in tannin High in acidity
- Flavors often found in Beaujolais: Blackberry/bramble Raspberry Cherry Cinnamon
Violet Black tea - earthiness
learn more
learn more
Trenel - Classic Wines
Unit 5
"Bene facit id quod bene amat"
Maison Trénel is one of the most ancient and well-known houses of the Beaujolais and the Mâcon. The house has always strived to produce wines that exemplify the purest expression of their origins. This sentiment is born from a profound respect for the land, as well as Burgundian winemaking traditions. This ethos also informs the house’s motto, written in Latin and evidenced on Maison Trénel’s emblem: Bene Facit Id Quod Bene Amat, or “…we can only succeed at that which we know well, and love.”
watch the video +
Trenel - Then & Now
Unit 05
Maison Trénel was founded in 1928 by Henri Claudius Trénel. For nearly a century, the house has worked with vineyards that are superbly situated and judiciously farmed. These vines consistently yield very high-quality fruit. For example, some of the vines for Trénel’s Beaujolais-Villages upwards of 60 years of age.
learn more
In 2015, Maison Trénel was purchased by Michel Chapoutier. With Michel's knowledge, philosophy and passion, Maison Trénel wines are continually achieving greater expressions of terroir and quality.
learn more
Unit 05
Les Vins Beaujolais
For nearly a century, Maison Trenel has fostered relationships with many of the the best winegrowers in the region.
Unit 05
Les Crus Beaujolais
These relationships, built over generations, enable Trenel to produce a range of terroir driven wines that showcase Gamay's unique attributes.
Perfect Pairings
Unit 06
- Beaujolais wines are very food friendly! Why?
- Gamay reds are often lower in alcohol (13.5%) with higher levels of acid to counterbalance the fat of, say a burger and french fries, pizza or fatty fish.
- Serve Trenel reds cellar temperature (55°F to 57°F ) or chill in the fridge 10-15 minutes before serving.
roasted duck
grilled burgers
-Bon Appétit!
pizza
salmon
Merci!
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La Route des Vins du
Beaujolais
Let's Go!
La Route des Vins...
Getting There
The Beaujolais wine region is located in central-eastern France, and directly west of the Saône river. This beautiful area is characterized by green rolling hills, and a long tradition of viticulture and winemaking.Today, Beaujolais wines are exported across the world, adored by many sommeliers and enjoyed in many a bistro setting. Let's explore Beaujolais!
Beaujolais
Beaujolais
Itinerary
01
Lay of the Land
02
Grapes & Vines
03
Rocks & Soils
04
In the Cellar - Winemaking
05
Classic Wines - Maison Trenel
06
Perfect Pairings
Unit 01
Lay of the Land
Beaujolais wines are overwhelming made from Gamay Noir, which is ideally suited to the area.
La Saône
Beaujolais can be divided as two regions, north and south. The southern region is characterized by wines that are fresh, fruity, and easy to drink.The northern region of Beaujolais includes more renowned appellations. Its soil is granite-based, endowing the wines with ageworthy and refined qualities. The Beaujolais-Villages AOC produces wine that is a blend of grapes grown in 39 villages.The 10 Beaujolais Crus often produce the most refined and age-worthy wines in the region. Click on the map to learn about the 12 AOCs of Beaujolais!
Unit 02
Grapes & Vines
learn more
learn more
Beaujolais is famous not just for its granite, but for its melting pot of different rock and soil profiles. Click on each soil type below to learn more!
Unit 03
Rocks & Soils
limestone
granite
schist
clay
sandstone
Unit 04
In the Cellar
- Beaujolais reds are produced from Gamay, a thin-skinned, early ripening red grape variety.
- Characteristics often found in Beaujolais:
Light bodied Moderate in alcohol Low in tannin High in acidity- Flavors often found in Beaujolais: Blackberry/bramble Raspberry Cherry Cinnamon
Violet Black tea - earthinesslearn more
learn more
Trenel - Classic Wines
Unit 5
"Bene facit id quod bene amat"
Maison Trénel is one of the most ancient and well-known houses of the Beaujolais and the Mâcon. The house has always strived to produce wines that exemplify the purest expression of their origins. This sentiment is born from a profound respect for the land, as well as Burgundian winemaking traditions. This ethos also informs the house’s motto, written in Latin and evidenced on Maison Trénel’s emblem: Bene Facit Id Quod Bene Amat, or “…we can only succeed at that which we know well, and love.”
watch the video +
Trenel - Then & Now
Unit 05
Maison Trénel was founded in 1928 by Henri Claudius Trénel. For nearly a century, the house has worked with vineyards that are superbly situated and judiciously farmed. These vines consistently yield very high-quality fruit. For example, some of the vines for Trénel’s Beaujolais-Villages upwards of 60 years of age.
learn more
In 2015, Maison Trénel was purchased by Michel Chapoutier. With Michel's knowledge, philosophy and passion, Maison Trénel wines are continually achieving greater expressions of terroir and quality.
learn more
Unit 05
Les Vins Beaujolais
For nearly a century, Maison Trenel has fostered relationships with many of the the best winegrowers in the region.
Unit 05
Les Crus Beaujolais
These relationships, built over generations, enable Trenel to produce a range of terroir driven wines that showcase Gamay's unique attributes.
Perfect Pairings
Unit 06
roasted duck
grilled burgers
-Bon Appétit!
pizza
salmon
Merci!