COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Mommessin
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Saint-Amour Mommessin 2021 is a red wine from the AOC Saint-Amour appellation in Beaujolais, Burgundy, made from 100% Gamay. The wine is a 'Grands Mises' cuvée, indicating it is sourced from Mommessin's best vineyard plots. Mommessin, established in 1865, aims to blend the spirit of Beaujolais with the techniques of Burgundy. The Saint-Amour appellation itself is known for its romantic associations and diverse wine styles influenced by its varied terroirs. The 2021 vintage was marked by a smaller harvest, resulting in wines noted for their finesse and softness.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Saint-Amour is known as the 'wine of poets and lovers'.
Fact 02
The village's name has roots tracing back to a Roman centurion named Amor.
Fact 03
Mommessin's 'Grands Mises' signifies high-quality cuvées from select plots.
Fact 04
The 2021 vintage was a 'very small harvest but a success'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Saint-Amour Mommessin 2021 is produced using 100% whole bunch fermentation, a technique where the grape stems are included during maceration and fermentation. The maceration period lasts for two weeks, employing methods such as cap-punching and over-pumping to manage the extraction of color and flavor. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats, utilizing gravity for gentle processing. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in cement vats on its fine lees. The producer, Mommessin, follows sustainable farming practices and viticulture raisonnée.
