Famille Dutraive Saint-Amour Clos du Chapitre 2020

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Grape: GamayVintage: 2020Type: Red This red wine comes from the Clos du Chapitre vineyard, an organically farmed plot within the Saint-Amour appellation. The Dutraive family guides the hand-picked fruit through a traditional low-intervention cellar protocol, avoiding synthetic additives or modern commercial yeast selections. The Gamay grapes are co-fermented whole-cluster using native vineyard wild yeasts in neutral wooden casks, prioritizing gentle infusions over forced power. It settles naturally without heavy physical manipulation to protect pure varietal focus and regional freshness. It exhibits a clear ruby hue, releasing an inviting bouquet of ripe raspberries, dark cherry skin, and field flowers. A medium-bodied frame pairs refined fruit flavors with a soft, chalky mineral undercurrent. Savory layers of damp earth and a touch of white pepper develop nicely as the fluid mouthfeel expands. An energetic thread of natural acidity runs through the center, keeping the texture fresh. It finishes long and dry, leaving a persistent trace of stone. Show more