Description
The Saint-Amour Petit Besset from Domaine Agapé is a juicy, delicious wine. Fresh notes of raspberry and redcurrant blend with floral aromas of peony and rose petals. On the palate, the Gamay’s fruity, smooth and easy-drinking character pairs perfectly with tuna tataki or grilled chicken.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
Arthur Lotrous chose to convert his Les Sources d’Agapé
estate to organic farming immediately. He works the soil beneath the vines and maintains a grassed strip between the rows. He trains the vines in the traditional goblet style, without trellising, tying them one by one to preserve as much foliage as possible. His 6 hectares of Saint-Amour, in a single block, are separated from his neighbours by embankments and hedges. He harvests by hand into crates to protect the grapes.
Le Petit Besset comprises a group of plots situated on the lower slopes, covering approximately 1.2 hectares of Gamay planted in 1960. The fairly deep soil consists mainly of sandstone scree. Hand-harvested with 12 days of carbonic maceration using whole bunches. Fermented exclusively with indigenous yeasts. This is followed by 12 months’ ageing, 100% in vats.
What to eat with an Agapé Saint-Amour Petit Besset?
- Crusty pâté
- Tuna tataki with sesame and balsamic vinegar
- Grilled poultry
- Chicken skewers marinated in garlic and lemon
- Traditional head cheese
