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Saint-Amour

Saint-Amour

Service

  • Cellaring

    Optimal consumption: 2 to 5 years

    Ageing potential: 7 years

  • Tasting temperature

    15°C (57°F)

Grape variety

Gamay

Vineyard

Producing commune: Saint-Amour.

Site: at the northenmost limit of the Beaujolais appellation; one of the most reputed Crus of Beaujolais.

History & tradition: a charming tradition makes it the perfect wine for Valentine's Day!

Soil: pink granite on a steep slope.

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Tasting

by Véronique Boss-Drouhin

Easily recognizable for its beautiful purple colour and typical aromas of violet and musk. Ample and round on the palate. Long aftertaste, with intense fruit.

Winemaking

Supply: this wine comes from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners according to rigorous specifications.

Harvest: grapes harvested by hands. If necessary, a careful sorting is proceeded in the vineyard and at the winery.

Vinification: traditional for Beaujolais, semi-carbonic maceration, full bunches of grapes. The maceration lasts 4 to 10 days.

Ageing: in stainless-steel vats for a period of 10 to 12 months.