Saint-Amour

The wine is as charming as the name of the appellation where it is grown. Using a grape variety in the Beaujolais tradition (Gamay Noir), Saint-Amour produces highly acclaimed wines. Just 325 hectares of vineyards yield 16,300 hectoliters of wine per year, exclusively red. It is in the northern part of the Beaujolais region that these wines thrive on soils of granite, clay, and silica. Two types of vinification are used: the juice is macerated for a short period or a longer period. The red color with violet and purple hues characterizes the reds of Saint-Amour. On the nose, there are notes of yellow fruit, which develop into red fruit (strawberry, blackcurrant, cherry, blackberry…) over time. Finally, on the palate, wines that have macerated for a shorter time are soft and beautifully rounded, while those with longer maceration reveal their qualities after three or four years of aging. When it comes to food and wine pairings, these reds pair well with white meats (veal, lamb, andouillette, Bresse poultry, game, sweetbreads), fresh dishes, or appetizers. They pair beautifully with cheeses such as Tomme and fresh goat cheese, or chocolate desserts. The AOC Saint-Amour is, of course, the quintessential Valentine’s Day wine. But think outside the box and consider it for other occasions with friends as well!