Domaine Michel Tete

Saint-Amour "Les Capitans"

Saint-Amour "Les Capitans"

SaintAmour Les Capitans Michel Tete
  • Practicing organic
  • 100% Gamay
  • Planted in 1976
  • Grown on granite and crushed granite slopes
  • High density planting: 10,000 vines/ha
  • Saint-Amour is found in the far north of the vine-growing region, where the soil features intermingling granite and clay, schist and limestone. Designated as a Cru in 1946, the region borders the Mâconnais and the site ‘Les Capitans’ is a rare single vineyard that can adorn its name to the label
  • Semi-carbonic vinification in cement
  • Aged in cement
  • Floral and fruity, the aromas of strawberry, peach, violet and spicy cinnamon are common.

Info

Vintage:
2022
Country:
France
Region:
Beaujolais
Appellation:
Saint-Amour
Variety:
Gamay
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle FR-TET-11-22 12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2024-02-22
"This is a fresh and gently earthy red with raspberries, earth and pink peppercorns on the nose. It's medium-bodied, savory and nicely dry, with a fresh minerality. Drink now."

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