Domaine de L'Etournet - Saint Amour 2017

Saint-Amour|Red wine

3.6/5 (59 customers)

3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

"Located halfway up the slope of the Saint-Amour vineyard on sandstone gravel soil, the estate clearly has everything it takes to produce a top-tier Beaujolais wine. Whole-cluster vinification remarkably highlights the Gamay’s ability to offer beautiful aromatic intensity (ripe red fruits, floral and spicy notes). On the palate, it combines concentration, richness, and elegance. A complete and particularly seductive wine.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)

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Estate

Domaine de L'Etournet

Vintage

2017

Designation

Saint-Amour

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Terroirs

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

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Whole clusters or partially destemmed. Traditional maceration followed by fermentation for approximately 12 to 20 days in toasted vats.

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

A beautiful, deep color with purple highlights

Nose

Expressive and rich, with notes of dark berries, cherry, and blackberry, and a hint of sweet spices

Palate

Smooth and harmonious, well-balanced with silky tannins

Serve

At 16°C

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairings

Pairs perfectly with ratatouille, chicken with tarragon, rabbit terrine, red meat, strawberry tart...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2019 guide) Favorite (Exceptional wine)

Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Located halfway up the slope of the Saint-Amour vineyard, on sandstone gravel soil, the estate clearly possesses all the qualities needed to produce a top-tier Beaujolais wine. Whole-cluster vinification remarkably highlights the Gamay grape’s ability to offer beautiful aromatic intensity (ripe red fruits, floral and spicy notes). On the palate, it combines concentration, richness, and elegance. A complete and particularly seductive wine.

About the estate:

A 4.5-hectare estate under the umbrella of Jean Loron. Founded in 1821, the company produces and markets wines from the Mâconnais and Beaujolais regions. It owns several châteaux, including Château de la Pierre (Régnié, Brouilly), those in Fleurie and Bellevue (Morgon), as well as the Domaine des Billards (Saint-Amour) and Domaine de la Vieille Église (Julienas).

Customer rating

3.6/5

based on 59 reviews

Review by Mr. DIDIER P. Published on March 21, 2020

I agree with 1J1V’s description. Good nose, flavors of cherry and blackberry on the palate, a silky texture, and good length. I’m charmed by its finesse, but it still needs a little time to reach its full potential. That said, I can understand why some people might be disappointed by this wine. Personally, I’m optimistic about its future in the coming years. Already, in March 2020, its finesse is as surprising as its personality. It stands out during a meal compared to two other comparable Saint Amours. Worth buying again!