COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine du Château de la Pirolette
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine de la Pirolette Saint-Amour 2023 is a red wine from the Saint-Amour appellation in Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, produced by Domaine du Château de la Pirolette from 100% Gamay grapes. The estate, with a history dating back to 1600, is situated on the heights of Saint-Amour. The vineyards are characterized by a mosaic of soils and are located at elevations between 250 to 470 meters above sea level. Since 2013, Virginie and Grégory Barbet have managed the estate, with Grégory focusing on winemaking that emphasizes the purity of the fruit and the wine's structure. The Saint-Amour appellation is recognized for its varied terroirs, and the higher vineyard sites of Domaine de la Pirolette are noted for contributing minerality and freshness.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate history dates back to 1600.
Fact 02
The name 'Pirolette' may come from a white flower.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated between 250-470 meters above sea level.
Fact 04
James Suckling awarded the 2023 vintage 92 points.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Domaine de la Pirolette Saint-Amour are vinified either whole bunch or destemmed in concrete vats. A traditional 'chapeau grillé' (submerged cap) maceration technique is employed for gentle and homogeneous extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is typically aged in concrete vats, with some indications of aging in used oak barrels for a portion of the production. These methods are chosen to preserve the purity of the Gamay fruit and its inherent structure.
