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Saint-Amour
Service
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Cellaring
Optimal consumption: 2 to 8 years
Ageing potential: 10 years
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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.
Vintage
Very deep red colour with notes of ripe black fruit and spices. Very supple vintage. It has been one of the greatest years since 2003. 2009 holds the promise of the great vintages ending in 9 and vintages like 2005, 1978, 1961…
Vintage reviewWinemaking
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.