Saint-Amour

Château Bonnet - Saint-Amour Côte de Besset 2022

4.5/5 (2 reviews)

"An undeniable success (Hachette)".

"Located on the border with the Juliénas cru, Côte de Besset offers a sandstone terroir for the estate's 60-year-old vines. The grapes were macerated for 8 days in whole bunches to deliver a wine of beautiful aromatic intensity, with notes of ripe red fruit, strawberry in particular, round and long on the palate. An undeniable success. (Guide Hachette 2025)

Domaine de la Pirolette - Saint-Amour Le Carjot 2022

4/5 (1 review)

"An irresistible plot-based cru with incredible potential!"

"A generous red with a nose of chocolate, black cherry, blackcurrant and raspberry coulis. Rich and juicy, with full body and ripe tannins. Concentrated Saint-Amour. (James Suckling 2024).

Domaine de la Pirolette - Saint-Amour La Poulette 2021

"Aged in concrete eggs for incredible tannin purity and finesse!"

"Exceptional ripeness and elegance, for the 2021 vintage, make this young Saint-Amour stand out. But the beautiful base of fine tannins, wrapped in ripe raspberry, is also very impressive. A long, velvety finish". (James Suckling 2023).

Domaine de la Pirolette - Saint Amour 2022

4/5 (1 review)

"What love this red cuvée with its pretty raspberry notes!"

"Juicy red with notes of raspberry, bark, orange and redcurrant. It's medium-bodied, with medium-firm tannins that melt into the berries." (James Suckling 2024

Laurent Perrachon - Saint-Amour La Gagère 2023

3/5 (1 review)

"A love of red wine, mouth-watering and harmonious!"

This wine is the most recent addition to the domaine. This small parcel of 28 ares, on a granitic, very stony terroir, dominates the village of Saint-Véran to the north of the St Amour appellation. In its intense ruby color, it's a sensual, easy-drinking wine with lots of personality, delicate, with a beautiful harmony between fruit and tannins.

Domaines Chermette - Saint-Amour Les Champs Grillés 2023

3.5/5 (2 reviews)

"A fresh, sparkling nectar".

"Saint-Amour retains the toasty tones we love. The mouthfeel is full, fresh and thirst-quenching. (Le Guide RVF 2025)

Château de la Greffière - Saint-Amour 2020

2.6/5 (5 reviews)

"The 30-year-old Gamays are planted on ancient alluvial soil. The wine reveals complex, delicate notes of fresh fruit, notably cherry. A subtle personality that continues on the palate through a texture made delicious by the fluidity and suppleness of the tannins. A great success in a refined, alert style ". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2023) New Gem to discover!

Domaine Cheveau - Saint-Amour Villa Violettes 2019

3.3/5 (3 reviews)

"Multi-Favorite with its Mâconnais wines, Domaine Cheveau also invites itself to the table of the greats in Saint-Amour with this cuvée, whose name evokes the 1685 family home in the village. On the vine, a blend of three parcels planted with 40-year-old vines. In the glass, an exciting wine, with an intense color, unreservedly open to red and black fruits, enhanced by delicate floral and woody nuances. This intensity is reflected in a full, rich, silky palate, underpinned by velvety tannins and a woodiness that blends perfectly with the fruit. The long, spicy, deep finish is convincing". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022) Last bottles available!

Château des Bachelards - Saint-Amour 2018

3/5 (1 review)

"It's time for love! The cherry and floral notes almost knock you over. Beautiful sweet fruit, but also grace and elegance, the firm tannic core giving this structure, depth and length. The pronounced chalky character is beautifully married to the mineral acidity of the long finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now or cellar" (James Suckling 2021). This wine is characterized by class, length and freshness. freshness.

Domaine de L'Etournet - Saint Amour 2017

3.6/5 (58 reviews)

"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)

Domaine de la Croix Carron - Saint-Amour 2016

"The bright reflections of the robe announce a cuvée with a strong character. This is confirmed throughout the tasting. The intense nose combines blackberry and blueberry aromas with mineral nuances. Built on fine, caressing tannins, the palate is full-bodied, supple, deliciously round and superbly long". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2018)

Château Bonnet - Saint-Amour Vieilles Vignes 2015

3.9/5 (17 reviews)

Pierre-Yves Perrachon once again delivers a top-flight Saint-Amour, in this sublime 2015 vintage. With a beautifully concentrated nose and persistent aromas of black and red berries, this wine is a real promise of pleasure!

Jean Paul Brun - Saint-Amour 2016

2.5/5 (2 reviews)

Planted on a siliceous granite terroir, Gamay reveals delicate, fruity aromas supported by elegant minerality. The palate is both tender and crisp. A very fine Saint-Amour!

Domaine des Mouilles - Saint-Amour 2013

3.5/5 (4 reviews)

This Saint-Amour comes from a small parcel of 58 ares, on a deep, very weathered granite terroir overlooking the village of Saint-Véran in the north of the appellation. A charming, very elegant red on the nose, a wine that's easy-drinking, sensual, with lots of personality, delicate, with a beautiful harmony between fruit and tannins. Lots of pleasure ahead!

Dominique Piron - Saint-Amour 2010

3.7/5 (7 reviews)

The most "romantic" cru in Beaujolais, this Saint-Amour is a delicious wine, revealing aromas of kirsch, spices and reseda. A lively red, fruity, fleshy and balanced on the palate. Its body is tender and harmonious. A must-try!