<p>Warm climate/Elevation 240-450m, north of the Great Dividing Range the Australian Pyrenees is about 70km northeast of the Grampians in western Central Victoria. Many of the vineyards are planted at an altitude of around 350 to 400m on quartz and decomposed slatey soils over friable clay with an easterly aspect. Rainfall is generally quite low, necessitating drip irrigation. Late afternoon southerly breezes moderate temperatures during the growing season. These regions are particularly suited to Shiraz and, to a lesser extent, Cabernet Sauvignon. Some excellent Chardonnays are also produced. Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's</p>

<p><em><span>&ldquo;Today, after a period of being the pariahs of the wine world, they are once again worthy objects of interest for serious wine lovers. This is all due to the magic combination of the Gamay grape and the particular characteristics of the best villages in the region, including the famous &lsquo;crus&rsquo; Beaujolais.&rdquo;&nbsp;</span></em><strong><span>Jancis Robinson MW</span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>This cru has vineyards at some of the highest altitudes among the Cru Beaujolais and is noted for producing perfumed wines with aromas of violets.</strong></p>