Saint-Amour is known as the most romantic Beaujolais Cru.
Bequeathing its name from Amor, a Roman Legionnaire who took refuge in the area after refusing to fight the Christians, and long since associated with love and romance, Saint-Amour, with its mixture of granite, schist and clay produces both soft, floral, fruit driven wines and more powerful complex wines that can be aged for up to 5 years. The vines are at least 50 years of age, with yields below the appellation maximum, and are managed following ‘High Environmental Value’ (HVE) principles. Grapes are hand-harvested and immediately cooled as they arrive at the cellar. They are de-stemmed the majority of the time to gain complexity without hard tannins followed by a semi-carbonic maceration and a slow fermentation.
Soleil Couchant, AOP Saint-Amour is a wine that offers delicious red berry fruit aromas, backed by a touch of savoury liquorice and notes of white pepper that provide complexity and a silky lasting finish. Delicious served lightly chilled with paté or chicken roasted with herbs, garlic and butter. Perfect with soft cheeses such as Brie and Camembert.
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais, Maconnais
Grapes: Gamay 100%
ABV: 13.5%
Volume: 75cl
Vintage: 2023
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
