June 15, 2015 Guest User Education, Grapes A review on Gamay Noir, the lead singer in Beaujolais. Origins and characteristics. June 15, 2015 Guest User Education, Grapes Gamay Noir à jus Blanc is the principle grape of Beaujolais Rouge AOP and the 10 Crus, but it was not always loved. Who hated it? Where did it come from and where does it grow?