Discover the Grape Harvest in Beaujolais!

After numerous visits (Chiroubles, Côte de Brouilly, Moulin à Vent, Saint-Amour…), Laetitia Allemand takes us on a journey today to discover the Beaujolais AOC. The appellation now covers the entire vineyard.

Laetitia Allemand takes us to experience the excitement of the grape harvest in the Beaujolais region at Domaine Chasselay. Let’s take a closer look at this crucial part of the grape harvest in a warm and friendly atmosphere!

The grape harvest in the Beaujolais region

Did you know that throughout the Beaujolais region, only one grape variety is grown for red and rosé wines? It’s Gamay. And Chardonnay for the whites.

In fact, more than half of the world’s Gamay vineyards are located right here in Beaujolais! It is a fragile and delicate grape variety that must be harvested in whole clusters. It forms the foundation of Beaujolais winemaking. That’s why it’s mostly harvested by hand—especially since we’re in France’s steepest vineyard! No fewer than 50,000 pickers and carriers are hard at work. The movements are precise. First, the leaves are removed, then the bunches are picked, and the good grapes are sorted.

Beaujolais wines

All this expertise doesn’t drive up the price of Beaujolais wines, which remain very affordable. While the region is known for its affordable reds and the famous Beaujolais Nouveaux, the winemakers of the Beaujolais AOC also delight us with aromatic rosés and a few delicate whites!

Let's not deny ourselves the pleasure—we love red Beaujolais with a nice plate of cold cuts, but also with sushi. White Beaujolais with salmon or seafood is excellent!

Discover our full selection of Beaujolais wines on Les Grappes