The picturesque Beaujolais wine region lies to the East of CentralFrance. It is situated between the Rhône and Burgundy wine regions. The Nizerand River naturally divides the Beaujolais wine region into the Crus and Beaujolais Villages to the North of the river and Beaujolais Nouveau - in the South. The region is known for its red wines made with Gamay grape, which lends the wines an exceptionally fresh and fruity flavor.