Domaine Matray
Domaine Matray works the Beaujolais region, where Gamay thrives in granite and schist soils. The winery's portfolio centers on the cru appellations that define northern Beaujolais—Juliénas and Saint-Amour—where the variety achieves mineral precision and subtle structure. Les Paquelets Juliénas and Vieilles Vignes Juliénas represent the house's approach to Gamay, drawing from older vines that concentrate flavor and texture. Saint-Amour, the northernmost cru, rounds the range with its own expression of the grape. Wine Spectator has rated these wines, affirming their technical merit. Domaine Matray's focus remains on the terroir-driven character that Beaujolais crus demand—wines built on acidity, freshness, and the subtle tannin structure Gamay can deliver when properly farmed and vinified.