Jacky Janodet

Gamay from Beaujolais's northern crus: mineral, bright, and food-friendly.

Jacky Janodet produces Gamay-based wines across the northern crus of Beaujolais. The portfolio centers on three expressions: Moulin-à-Vent, the most structured and age-worthy of the appellation; Beaujolais-Villages, offering the region's characteristic bright acidity and red-fruit character; and Chénas, a mid-weight cru balancing elegance with body. All three wines have been assessed by Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Advocate. The Moulin-à-Vent, built on granite soils that lend mineral tension to Gamay's natural juiciness, represents the winery's highest-rated expression. Beaujolais-Villages delivers the appellation's accessible appeal—low tannin, high drinkability—while Chénas bridges the gap between approachability and complexity. Gamay, the region's sole red variety, thrives in Beaujolais's continental climate and varied terroirs, and here it is vinified to emphasize the freshness and purity that define the region's modern identity.