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Beaujolais’ most northerly growth, located in Amour-Bellevue. The village is said to derive its name from Amor (subsequently Saint-Amateur), a Roman soldier who survived a massacre and then sought refuge in Gaul where he later became a missionary. The village was thus named after him. The appellation area, which is situated on the border with Mâcon, is also home to white Beaujolais and Saint-Véran (from Chardonnay). Set against the backdrop of mount Bessay, the terroir here is formed of limestone though also granite with patches of shale and sandstone. The terrain is clay-silica scattered with stones and rocky debris.
Grape varieties: Vins rouges : gamay
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the area produces two styles of wines: powerful, voluptuous wines with good structure, fat and harmony, for cellaring. These are relatively tannic with an intense hue ranging from crimson to garnet-red, exuding fragrances of apricot, peach, apple, crushed strawberries, raspberry and peony. Alternatively, it produces wines destined for early drinking, fleshy, soft, light and elegant which conjure up aromas of kirsch, spices and floral notes (mignonette). Each style suits different foods, ranging from red to white meat, cooked cold pork meats and cheeses.
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