GAMAY NOIR RESERVE

Vintage Availability Notice
Due to a shared UPC across vintages, both the 2018 and 2020 Gamay Noir Reserve are displayed on this page.

• 2018 Gamay Noir Reserve is currently available for purchase online.
• 2020 Gamay Noir Reserve is exclusive to Wine Club members and will be released through upcoming club shipments.

We appreciate your understanding—and invite you to explore the character of each vintage below.

2018 Gamay Noir Reserve

An expressive, cellar-ready classic

Vintage Perspective
The 2018 vintage reflects an era of generosity—both in growing conditions and production. Crafted with the same care as every Reserve wine, this expression leans into depth, approachability, and immediate pleasure, making it an ideal opportunity for near-term enjoyment.

Style & Character
Expect ripe red fruit layered with subtle savory notes and a supple structure that has softened beautifully with time. This is Gamay Noir in a more open, welcoming phase, offering richness without heaviness and balance without restraint.

Why it’s offered now
As remaining quantities of the 2018 Gamay Noir Reserve grow limited and we prepare for the release of the next vintage, we’re offering special pricing—an opportunity to enjoy a mature Reserve wine at a rare moment of value.

Availability
✔ Available for online purchase
✔ Special pricing reflects vintage availability, not quality

2020 Gamay Noir Reserve

Precision, restraint, and refinement

Wine Club Exclusive Release
The 2020 Gamay Noir Reserve represents the next evolution of this wine—more focused, more deliberate, and shaped by lessons learned both in the vineyard and the cellar.

Style & Character
This vintage emphasizes clarity and structure, with finely tuned fruit, lifted aromatics, and a composed, elegant finish. It is a wine built not for immediacy, but for measured enjoyment over time—a hallmark of our modern Reserve philosophy.

Why it’s exclusive
We believe our Wine Club members deserve first access to wines of this caliber. The 2020 vintage will be released exclusively through Wine Club shipments before any broader availability is considered.

Availability
🔒 Wine Club members only
📦 Included in upcoming club shipments
🚫 Not available for general online purchase

Pricing Note (2020 Vintage)
Due to its extended 55-month aging, the 2020 Gamay Noir Reserve will release at $45 per bottle. Wine Club members receive their 20% club benefit, resulting in a $36 per bottle fulfillment price.

While both vintages share a name, their expressions are distinct. Whether you’re discovering the generosity of 2018 or anticipating the precision of 2020, each bottle reflects a meaningful moment in the ongoing story of Gamay Noir at Chateau Grand Traverse.

Cellaring Potential:

• Drink now with decanting, or cellar confidently for 8–12 years.
• With time, expect further evolution into leather, dried herbs, and savory mineral depth.

Food Pairing Ideas: 

• Omnivore:
  • Duck breast with black cherry gastrique and wild rice pilaf
  • Seared venison loin with porcini mushroom jus
  • Roast squab with rosemary and pan-drippings over parsnip mash
• Vegetarian:
  • Truffle risotto with shaved pecorino and caramelized shallots
  • Roasted beet and walnut terrine with goat cheese mousse
  • Porcini and lentil bourguignon
• Vegan:
  • Smoked eggplant roulade with pomegranate molasses
  • Farro with black garlic, roasted root vegetables, and charred leek oil
  • Roasted cauliflower with hazelnut romesco and heirloom carrots