Winery G. DescombesSaint-Amour
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
The Saint-Amour of the Winery G. Descombes is in the top 20 of wines of Saint-Amour.
Taste structure of the Saint-Amour from the Winery G. Descombes
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Saint-Amour of Winery G. Descombes in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Saint-Amour of Winery G. Descombes in the region of Beaujolais often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, strawberries or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Saint-Amour
Pairings that work perfectly with Saint-Amour
Original food and wine pairings with Saint-Amour
The Saint-Amour of Winery G. Descombes matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or poultry such as recipes of potjevleesch (meat in a pot), sauté of pork with cider or kefta.
Details and technical informations about Winery G. Descombes's Saint-Amour.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay noir
Light, juicy reds, low in tannins with crunchy freshness, showing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, banana (from carbonic maceration) and peony. Easy-drinking style of Beaujolais Nouveau, more structured and mineral on the granites of the ten crus (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly). Also in Touraine, Auvergne and Swiss Romande. A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Saint-Amour from Winery G. Descombes are 2020, 2016, 0, 2018
Informations about the Winery G. Descombes
The Winery G. Descombes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Saint-Amour to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Amour
Northernmost cru of Beaujolais, Gamay sole grape on ~300 ha. Fine and perfumed signature reds with notes of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, peony, violet, sweet spices and mineral touch, silky tannins and silky mouth — the tenderest of the ten crus, to drink young or keep 3-5 years. 17 identified terroirs (granite, schist, clays). Valentine's Day marketing star thanks to evocative name.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Kingdom of Gamay (98% of the vineyard): fruity, accessible reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, banana (carbonic maceration), violet and sweet spices, supple tannins and juicy acidity. From festive Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday of November) to the 10 more structured, age-worthy Crus: deep earthy Morgon, sturdy Moulin-à-Vent, floral Fleurie, crunchy Brouilly. Some lively Chardonnay. 12,000 ha south of Burgundy, granitic soils.
The word of the wine: Nebuchadnezzar
Bottle with a capacity of 15 litres.
