Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Gamay
Gamay · Burgundy / Beaujolais
$12.99
Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Village Gamay
Maison Louis Jadot · Burgundy - Beaujolais · France
$14.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A fresh, juicy red with strawberry, red cherry, black cherry and a light savory edge.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Pinot Noir, lighter red Burgundy, young Cru Beaujolais, or reds that can take a slight chill.
Why buy it
A reliable, food-friendly Beaujolais-Villages from an established Burgundy house, with bright fruit and enough structure for dinner.
Best for
Poultry, grilled vegetables, mild cheeses, casual gatherings and a lighter red option for the holiday table.
Style
Medium-bodied, dry, fruit-forward Gamay with fresh acidity and gentle tannins.
Drinks like
Village-level Beaujolais, lighter Bourgogne Rouge, entry-level Pinot Noir, chillable red blends.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but still appealing to Burgundy and Beaujolais fans looking for a dependable everyday bottle.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
hors d'oeuvres · mild cheeses · grilled vegetables · roast chicken or turkey · roasted cauliflower
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60°F, lightly chilled
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; open shortly before serving.
- Glassware:
- Burgundy or universal red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Best enjoyed young for its fresh fruit.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and refrigerated.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages is a juicy, fruit-forward Gamay from northern Beaujolais, showing ripe red berries, strawberry, black cherry and subtle spice. Medium-bodied and fresh, it is an easygoing red for poultry, mild cheeses, grilled vegetables and casual meals.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Gamay
- Grapes
- 100% Gamay
- Producer
- Maison Louis Jadot
- Country
- France
- Region
- Burgundy - Beaujolais
- Appellation
- Beaujolais-Villages
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 12.7%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Frederic Barnier
- Vineyard source:
- Grapes are sourced from vineyards within the Beaujolais-Villages appellation in northern Beaujolais; Kobrand states that Louis Jadot also uses the replis method, adding grapes from higher classifications including Beaujolais crus to elevate the blend.
About the winery · Maison Louis Jadot ›
Maison Louis Jadot is a Burgundy wine house founded in 1859 and based in Beaune. The producer is known for a broad range of Burgundy, Beaujolais and Maconnais wines, balancing traditional and modern techniques with a focus on terroir expression. Frederic Barnier leads the winemaking team, following a philosophy of restrained intervention and quality-focused sourcing. Kobrand has been the United States importer of Louis Jadot wines since 1945, and the owners of Kobrand acquired the firm in 1985.
Critic reviews
91/100Wine Enthusiast
“Inviting aromas of black plum, graphite and fresh pencil shavings; palate notes include red cherry, dried hay and lingering velvety tannins.”
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Fresh red raspberry, red cherry, rosehip, black plum and fig blossom, with wet-stone notes and crushed strawberry on the finish.”
89/100Decanter.com
“Light-bodied and easy drinking, with cherry and strawberry notes plus a solid acid backbone.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Village Gamay dry or sweet?
- Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Village Gamay is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Village Gamay taste like?
- A fresh, juicy red with strawberry, red cherry, black cherry and a light savory edge.
- What food pairs with Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Village Gamay?
- It pairs well with hors d'oeuvres, mild cheeses, grilled vegetables, roast chicken or turkey and roasted cauliflower.
- How should I serve Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Village Gamay?
- Serve at 55-60°F, lightly chilled. No decant needed; open shortly before serving. Glass: Burgundy or universal red wine glass.
- Is Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Village Gamay a good value?
- At $14.99 it carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Village Gamay?
- 750 ml bottle, 12.7% alcohol by volume.