Bachet Noir vs Gamay

Bachet Noir is fuller and more tannic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Bachet Noir

Red · France

fresh, firm and gently herbal

Gamay

Red · France, Italy

light, juicy, banana and cherry

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; Medium
Tannin: Low; High
Acidity: High; 11.5 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 14 to 16 °C
Serve at: 12 to 15 °C; Aube
Regions: Beaujolais, Loire Valley, Niagara Peninsula, Willamette Valley

Only Bachet Noir

Pork
Mushrooms and truffle

Both pair with

Charcuterie

Only Gamay

Chicken
Salmon and oily fish
Soft and mild cheese

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Bachet Noir and Gamay pages.