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Vignerons de Bel Air 2011 Le Py Gamay (Morgon)

Price $16

The famed Côte de Py Vineyard in Morgon has made a powerful and structured wine, with a black cherry flavor that’s shaped by the dry, firm tannins. It is concentrated, dense and generous, with strong minerality and gritty texture. Age for 3–4 years. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Vignerons de Bel Air 2011 Hiver Gourmand Gamay (Morgon)

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Price $14

This is firm, concentrated and, as its name suggests, it’s ready to pair with hearty fare. It has structure, followed by red cherry and blueberry fruits, and it’s finished with acidity and a dry edge. Age for 3–4 years. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Vignerons de Bel Air 2011 Domaine des Ailes Gamay (Moulin-à-Vent)

Price $16

This is a rich, powerful and wood-aged wine that shows fine balance between its ripe red fruits and solid, chunky tannins. The wood rounds out the rich texture and gives character to the full, juicy finish. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Vignerons de Bel Air 2010 Belairissime Le Py Gamay (Morgon)

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A big, powerfully structured wine with concentrated tannins and plenty of black fruit. It has density, juicy fruitiness, layered acidity and the potential for aging at least a year. — R.V. (4/1/2012)

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Vignerons de Bel Air 2011 Domaine de la Source Gamay (Chiroubles)

Price $15

This has a firmly tannic structure and juicy fruit, suggesting its aging potential. It is rich and ripe, with black cherry and plum flavors that create a generous finish. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Vignerons de Bel Air 2011 Domaine de la Calèche Gamay (Fleurie)

Price $16

This is generous, full of red berry and plum fruits and lined with acidity. It has a firm structure that gives shape to its exuberant fruitiness. Ready to drink now, but it can be aged for another 2–3 years. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Vignerons de Bel Air 2011 Grande QV Gamay (Coteaux Bourguignons)

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Price $11

Soft and lightly smoky, round and ripe, this wine has flavors of black currant and blueberry, plus a touch of wood and gentle acidity. Coteaux Bourguignons is the new appellation that replaces the rather derogatory-sounding Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire. — R.V. (4/1/2013)

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Vignerons de Bel Air 2011 Eté Intense Gamay (Côte de Brouilly)

Price $13

Ripe, round tannins give this full-bodied wine a rich feel. With its mouthful of bright red-cherry fruit, this is a delicious selection to drink now. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

Most Reviewed Designations

Automne Festif Bel Air Nouveau Belairissime Le Py Domaine de la Calèche Domaine de la Source Domaine des Ailes Eté Fleuri Eté Indien Eté Intense Grande QV Hiver Gourmand Nouveau

Most Reviewed Varietals

Gamay

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This is a high-quality Malbec with fleshy berry aromas that veer towards…

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