Saint Amour Esprit de Seduction 2020
Domaine Pascal Berthier
Awards: -91 pts Wine Enthusiast
“From two different vineyards, this blend offers a good structure rich in tannins and minerality. The ripe black fruits and dark tannins show the wine has a considerable future. Drink from 2022. ”
Quote from Roger Voss.
Grape Variety: 100% Gamay Noir
Tasting Notes: At first, Saint Amour Esprit de Seduction 2020 has a red ruby robe. Then, a nose displaying red cherry fruits and roasted notes.
Overall, the wine is round and well-balanced in the mouth, with cherry and spicy notes. A silky and fine finish, very seductive!
Farming: Estate certified HVE. Short pruning in bushes, Sustainable farming
Alcohol content: 14%
Food Pairing Recommendations: a fantastic pairing with pork, poultry, cheese and charcuterie.
Service Recommendations: Drinks from 13C.
Aging potential: 0 – 5 years
Pascal Berthier, wine maker: « For 25 years, I’ve tried to find the taste of the past, going back to my roots and to reduce my footprint. I like to pamper the lands that are the legacy of conscious people and because of that with every sip of my wine emerges pleasure and truth. »
First, Saint-Amour is the most northerly of the ten Beaujolais cru areas, located just to the south of the Maconnais appellations of Pouilly-Fuisse and Saint-Veran.
In general, Saint-Amour wines are among the lightest of the Beaujolais crus, often displaying spiced berry and stone-fruit characters with a marked minerality.