Alcohol: 12.5%
Grape(s): Gamay
Location: Beaujolais, France
Tasting Notes: Domaine de Saint-Cyr 'Terroir de Bellevue' presents a bright ruby red appearance, inviting with aromas of fresh red berries like raspberry and wild strawberry, accented by floral hints and subtle spice. On the palate, it reveals delicate and complex fruit notes, juicy cherry, cranberry, and red currant, delivered in an infused style with light extraction and soft tannins. Earthy undertones of forest floor, mushroom, and mineral add depth, leading to a silky, refreshing, and persistent finish.
Notes: Terroir de Bellevue comes from a single old vine Gamay parcel in Anse planted by Raphael's grandfather in the 1950s. It's vinified in the semi-carbonic style of the Beaujolais, but the limestone terroir gives it a unique quality. If any wine from the Pierres Dorées could argue for its own cru, this would be it.
Food Pairing: Charcuterie and pâté, especially duck rillettes or pork terrine, complement the wine's subtle spice and vibrant red fruit. Roast chicken with herbs benefits from the wine's bright acidity and soft tannins. Grilled salmon or trout are elevated by Gamay's berry notes, while mushroom risotto mirrors the wine's earthy undertones.
Winery Story: Raphael Saint-Cyr is the fourth generation to helm his family's estate in Anse in the southern Beaujolais, having taken over from his father in 2008 at the age of 22. After seeing his grandfather and uncle become sick from chemical treatments in the vineyard, he converted the entire estate to organic, a rarity in the non-cru area of Beaujolais.
