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AOC Beaujolais Supérieur: The Excellence of Beaujolais Wines. Explore AOC Beaujolais Supérieur, an appellation that highlights rich and expressive red wines. Discover the grape varieties and characteristics that make these wines an ideal choice for your meals and social gatherings.

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AOC Beaujolais Supérieur: Everything You Need to Know About the Wines of This Appellation

History of the AOC Beaujolais Supérieur

The AOC Beaujolais Supérieur designation spans the entire Beaujolais vineyard area. The term "Supérieur" is an honorary title that signifies a higher quality of wine rather than a specific terroir. This confidential appellation, unlike the regional AOC Beaujolais, produces only red wines with a higher alcohol content (minimum 11° compared to 10° for AOC Beaujolais) and generally more structure.

Climate and Terroir of the AOC Beaujolais Supérieur

Climate: The AOC Beaujolais Supérieur vineyard enjoys a temperate semi-continental climate, characterized by hot summers and cool winters. Influenced by the cooling northern winds and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, these conditions are optimal for cultivating the region's emblematic grape variety, Gamay.

Sols: The terroir of AOC Beaujolais Supérieur primarily consists of clay, limestone, and granite soils, contributing to the distinct character and structure of its wines.

Gamay: The Essential Grape Variety of AOC Beaujolais Supérieur

Gamay is the emblematic red grape variety of Beaujolais and the only variety authorized within the AOC Beaujolais Supérieur. Known for its suppleness and fruity notes, Gamay produces more structured and warm red wines with better aging potential in the AOC Beaujolais Supérieur.

Style of AOC Beaujolais Supérieur Wines

Appearance: Ruby red with violet reflections.

Aromas: The red wines of AOC Beaujolais Supérieur reveal notes of well-ripened red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, forest fruits) and, after a few years of aging, undergrowth nuances.

Taste: Although more structured on the palate, the red wines of AOC Beaujolais Supérieur maintain a beautiful freshness and the suppleness typical of the region's red wines.

Serving Temperature: 14°-16° C

Aging Potential: 3 to 4 years

Best Food Pairings with a Red AOC Beaujolais Supérieur

Here are some excellent food pairings to enhance a bottle of red wine from a château or domain in AOC Beaujolais Supérieur:

  • Charcuterie board
  • Rabbit in hunter's sauce
  • Andouillette (tripe sausage)
  • Roasted pork tenderloin
  • Goose rillettes