Saint-Amour

The wine is as charming as the name of the appellation where it is grown. Made with a grape variety in the Beaujolais tradition (Gamay Noir), Saint-Amour produces highly regarded wines. Just 325 hectares of vines yield 16,300 hectoliters of wine annually, exclusively red. These wines flourish in the northern part of the Beaujolais region, on soils of granite, clay, and silica. Two types of vinification are employed: the juice macerates for a short period or for a longer one. The red color with violet and purple highlights characterizes Saint-Amour reds. The nose reveals notes of yellow fruits, which develop with age, complemented by red fruits (strawberry, blackcurrant, cherry, blackberry, etc.). Finally, on the palate, the wines with the shortest maceration are soft and beautifully rounded, while the wines with longer maceration reveal their full potential after three or four years of aging. Regarding food and wine pairings, red wines pair well with white meats (veal, lamb, andouillette sausage, Bresse chicken, game, sweetbreads), light dishes, or appetizers. They also pair beautifully with cheeses like Tomme and fresh goat cheese, or with chocolate desserts. The Saint-Amour AOC is, of course, the quintessential Valentine's Day wine. But think outside the box and consider it for other occasions with friends too!