Saint Amour AOP – Château Bonnet – Côte de Besset – red

Description

Saint-Amour AOP – Château Bonnet – “Côte de Besset” Red embodies the essence of Beaujolais in all its finesse and complexity. This wine comes from the exceptional terroir of Saint-Amour, one of the 10 crus of Beaujolais, renowned for its clay-limestone soils, which give the wine unique freshness and minerality. Château Bonnet, a family estate passionate about sustainable viticulture, takes an environmentally friendly approach to producing wines of great quality.

The grapes used to make this Saint-Amour come from the plots of “Côte de Besset”, a lieu-dit renowned for its ideal exposure and its wines of great purity. The grapes are harvested by hand, allowing the best fruit to be selected at optimal ripeness. After traditional vinification, the wine undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation and ageing in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness and fruity richness typical of Gamay.

The Saint-Amour “Côte de Besset” Red stands out for its bright, deep ruby colour. The nose shows great freshness and reveals a lovely aromatic palette of ripe red fruit, mainly cherry and raspberry, complemented by touches of violet and sweet spices such as liquorice. These aromas blend harmoniously with subtler notes of garrigue and damp earth, characteristic of the cru’s limestone soils.

On the palate, this Saint-Amour is full, balanced and silky, with a clean attack and a lovely acidic vibrancy that supports its structure. The tannins are fine and elegant, giving a sense of softness and suppleness. The length is remarkable, with a slightly spicy finish, extended by a touch of very ripe red fruit.

This wine can be enjoyed on release to appreciate all its freshness and liveliness, but it also has great ageing potential. It will improve over the years, developing more complex and nuanced aromas.

Saint-Amour AOP – Château Bonnet – “Côte de Besset” Red is the perfect wine to accompany grilled red meat, couscous, bouchée à la reine or a mature cheese such as Comté or Gruyère. Serve slightly chilled, between 14 and 16°C, to fully appreciate its balance and aromatic richness.