COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
100% Gamay
PRODUCER
Jean-Paul Brun / Domaine des Terres Dorées
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Jean-Paul Brun's Saint-Amour, from the northernmost cru of Beaujolais, is a testament to his pioneering, terroir-focused winemaking philosophy. Established in 1979, Domaine des Terres Dorées is known for its commitment to minimal intervention, utilizing indigenous yeasts and a Burgundian vinification style. This approach, distinct from typical Beaujolais methods, aims to reveal the pure expression of the Gamay grape and the unique characteristics of the Saint-Amour appellation's diverse soils, which include granite and clay-loam.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Saint-Amour is the northernmost cru of Beaujolais.
Fact 02
Jean-Paul Brun uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 03
The wine is made using a 'Burgundian style' of vinification.
Fact 04
Brun avoids chaptalization, focusing on natural alcohol levels.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Jean-Paul Brun employs a 'Burgundian style' vinification for his Saint-Amour, a departure from typical Beaujolais methods. This involves partial or full destemming depending on the vintage, followed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts at low temperatures to preserve primary aromas. The estate practices environmentally respectful and organic farming, including manual tillage and minimal chemical inputs. Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged for a few months in neutral vessels like concrete, stainless steel, or old oak foudres, avoiding new oak to maintain fruit purity. Brun also notably avoids chaptalization.
