Domaine de L'Etournet - Saint Amour 2017

Name: Domaine de L'Etournet - Saint Amour 2017
Brand: Domaine de L'Etournet
Rating: 3.6 (58 reviews)

Saint-Amour|Red wine

Beaujolais

Red

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3.6/5 (58 customers)

3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

"Located mid-slope in the Saint-Amour vineyard, on a sandstone pebble soil, this estate clearly has what it takes to produce a top-flight Beaujolais cru. Whole-cluster vinification remarkably enhances the Gamay grape's ability to deliver aromatic intensity (ripe red fruit, floral and spicy nuances). As for the palate, it combines concentration, richness and elegance. A complete and particularly seductive wine". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)

Features

Estate

Domaine de L'Etournet

Vintage

2017

Designation

Saint-Amour

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Terroirs

Soil composed of sandstone pebbles with outcrops of highly weathered granite at a depth of 50cm to 1m. Presence of clay veins.

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Whole bunches or partially destemmed. Traditional maceration with vatting for approximately 12 to 20 days in toasted vats.

Alcohol content

14%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Beautiful deep color with violet highlights

Nose

Expressive and delicious, with dark berries, cherries and blackberries, and a touch of sweet spices.

Mouth

Suave and harmonious, balanced with silky tannins

Serve

AT 16°C

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairing

Perfect with ratatouille, chicken with tarragon, rabbit terrine, red meats, strawberry tart...

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Expert opinion

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2019 guide) 3*Favorite (Exceptional wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2019) Awarded wines (Wines from this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

Located mid-slope in the Saint-Amour vineyard, on a sandstone pebble soil, this estate clearly has everything it takes to produce a top-flight Beaujolais cru. Whole-cluster vinification remarkably enhances the Gamay grape's ability to deliver aromatic intensity (ripe red fruit, floral and spicy nuances). As for the palate, it combines concentration, richness and elegance. A complete and particularly seductive wine.

About the domain :

A 4.5-hectare estate belonging to Jean Loron. Founded in 1821, Jean Loron produces and sells wines from the Mâconnais and Beaujolais regions. It owns several châteaux, including Ch. de la Pierre (régnié, brouilly), Fleurie, Bellevue (morgon), domaines des Billards (saint-amour) and de la Vieille Église (juliénas).

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.6/5

out of 58 reviews

Note and review by M. DIDIER P. Published on 21/03/2020

Agree with 1J1V's presentation. Good nose, cherry and blackberry on the palate, a silky side, good length. Seductive in its finesse, but still needs a little time to come into its own. So I can understand the disappointment of those who don't like this wine. Personally, I'm optimistic about its future over the next few years. Already, in March 2020, its finesse is becoming as surprising as its personality. During a meal, it dominates over two other comparable Saint-Amours. A must-buy!