Gamay vs Mondeuse Noire

Mondeuse Noire is more tannic and fuller.

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

Gamay

Red · France, Italy

light, juicy, banana and cherry

Mondeuse Noire

Red · France

dark, peppery, alpine, firm

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Medium; Low
Tannin: High; High
Acidity: Very high; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 12 to 15 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; Beaujolais, Loire Valley, Niagara Peninsula, Willamette Valley
Regions: Savoy

Only Gamay

Chicken
Salmon and oily fish
Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

Charcuterie

Only Mondeuse Noire

Game
Stews and braises
Hard and aged 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 Gamay and Mondeuse Noire pages.