Saint-Amour
Winery: Clos de la Brosse
Region: Beaujolais
Locale: Cercié, France
Appellation: Saint-Amour
Designation: AOP
In a few words: Full-bodied and voluptuous!
Site: The vines cover one hectare and are situated in the lieu-dit of "Le Clos de la Brosse" facing due south, in a weathered blue stone and schist soil. The vines are tended using traditional methods and managed on a parcel-by-parcel basis. They are pruned using the Guyot method and the harvesting is done by hand.
Grapes: 100% Gamay Noir
Fermentation and Aging: The grapes are vinified in whole clusters or destemmed in cement vats. The ancestral "chapeau grillé" technique requires a special wooden grill, which keeps the "hat" submerged. This gentle extraction gives the wine structure while retaining the elegance of the terroir.
Notes: Nose of red fruit, cherry and blueberry with a hint of pepper. Full-bodied and juicy in the mouth. Pair with duck à l'orange or mushroom tagliatelle. Can age 2-5 years.
