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COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine Des Grottes
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium - Light
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Amphoré by Domaine Des Grottes is a unique red wine from Beaujolais, France, made from 100% Gamay. It is produced under strict biodynamic and minimal-intervention 'zero-zero' principles, meaning no chemical treatments in the vineyard and no added sulfites or other additions in the cellar. The wine is intentionally declassified as Vin de France. A defining characteristic of Amphoré is its aging process, which takes place exclusively in a selection of four different handmade clay amphorae, including traditional Georgian qvevri and a Spanish tinaja. This approach highlights the producer's commitment to natural winemaking and expressing the purity of the grape and terroir.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate has been Demeter certified biodynamic since 2007.
Fact 02
Vineyards are farmed with 'zero-zero' practices, avoiding all chemical inputs.
Fact 03
The wine is aged in four different sizes of handmade amphorae, including Georgian qvevri and a Spanish tinaja.
Fact 04
Vine density is low, and yields are extremely low (around 12 hl/ha).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Amphoré is crafted using a 'zero-zero' approach, signifying no chemical treatments in the vineyard and no added sulfites or other interventions in the cellar. The grapes undergo a short semi-carbonic maceration. Following fermentation, the wine is aged exclusively in a combination of four handmade amphorae: three Georgian qvevri and one Spanish tinaja. This method eschews oak aging, allowing the wine's natural fruit characteristics and the subtle influence of the clay vessels to define its profile. The wine is bottled without filtration.
