Beaujolais is a wine region located in the south of Burgundy, France. It is known for its light-bodied, fruity red wines made from the Gamay grape. The region has a long history of winemaking, with evidence of vineyards dating back to the Roman era.
The main grape variety grown in Beaujolais is Gamay, which is used to make the region's signature light-bodied, fruity red wines. The most famous of these is Beaujolais Nouveau, which is made with the winemaking technique of carbonic maceration, and is released each year on the third Thursday of November. Other styles of Beaujolais include Beaujolais-Villages, which is made from grapes grown in the region's 39 communes, and the fuller-bodied, more complex Cru Beaujolais wines, which are made from grapes grown in 10 of the region's most prestigious communes.
Beaujolais is home to some of France's most renowned winemakers, including Georges Duboeuf, Jean-Paul Brun, and Jean-Marc Burgaud. Other notable producers include Domaine des Terres Dorées, Domaine de la Madone, and Domaine des Quatre Vents.
The name of the region Beaujolais is originated from the house of Beaujeu. The trace of the first lord of Beaujeu appears around 950AD.