Domaine bel Avenir "La Gagére" Saint Amour

Domaine Bel Avenir is a family business of 4 generations located in La Chapelle de Guinchay at the heart of Beaujolais. They farm 18 hectares of vineyards in which Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc flourishes.

The annual vineyard work begins in spring for Alain Dardanelli. From the first buds the future harvest is already being prepared. The vineyards span seven Beaujolais crus: Saint-Amour, Fleurie, Morgon, Chénas, Régnié, Julienas and Moulin-a-Vent. The grapes each express the unique terroir of their vineyard.

The appellation of Saint Amour was born on 8 February 1946, though the communes history stretches back to a Roman warrior, Saint Amateur, founder of a monastery installed on the stud overlooking the valley of the Saône. At the extreme northern limit, Saint Amour is the terminal of the route des crus (the ten cru villages of Beaujolais).

The wine is bright with a ruby glow in the glass. The aromas are voluptuous scents of flowers and fruit. The body is tender and harmonious. It is, of course, the perfect bottle to open on 14th February to celebrate St Valentine's Day.

This makes a delicious aperitif when served slighlty chilled, or pair with vegetables, grilled white meats, or fish.