Nose
The first nose is profound and intense, bringing notes of black fruit on a background of cocoa beans. Gently agitating the wine fully reveals the complexity of the fruit, reminiscent of blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, and blueberry liqueurs.
Palate
The attack is full-bodied and opulent on the palate, fresh yet with lots of substance. A soupçon of vanilla on the baseline brings to evidence a certain oakiness that is totally at the service of the wine. Notes of pear sorbet and grilled almonds from time to time punctuate the generous body of ripe fruit.
Growing Conditions
Domaine de Saint-Amand is situated in the village of Cambes on the banks of the Garonne river.
By the remarkable terroir of its vineyard slopes, and the domain's small size, it stands apart from other properties. The 3.2 hectares of vines allow a very attentive approach to the cultivation of the vines as well as very careful ageing.
VILLAGE : CAMBES
TOTAL SURFACE AREA : 3 ha 20
AVERAGE AGE OF VINES : 30 years
TERROIR : gravelly, clay, limestone
Harvest
Machine harvest at optimal maturity
Winemaking
• Pre-fermentation and alcoholic fermentation under organic protection ( no SO2 ) in temperature-controlled vats
• Malolactic fermentation in vats
Aging
100 % French oak barrels for 12 months
Appearance
Deep black-cherry robe, ruby edges going on purple. Very intense, limpid and bright, giving off an almost tactile sensation.
