Bourgogne Gamay

I mentioned in a blog entriy a few days ago that Bourgogne Gamay was made from the Beaujolais grape. I later found out that it was a new appellation from 2011, just like Coteaux Bourguignons. This new Burgundian appellation is basically allowing the Cru Beaujolais to be labelled as Burgundy again, but emphasizing the Gamay component (minimum 30%). Only fruit from Cry Beaujolais can be used (and there is a question of whether the youngest Cru - Regnie is included or not).

In the same overhaul of the wine law regarding burgundy and Beaujolais, the whites wines of the Beaujolais have been split into some continuing to be labeled as Bourgogne Blanc whilst others have to be labelled as Beaujolais Blanc. More details about the Beaujolais wine law revamp can be found in this Decanter article.