Saint-Amour Cru Beaujolais, Soleil Couchant, Beaujolais, France

Duncan Says: Classic Beaujolais is a delicious thing. You can't help loving it!

Tasting Notes: Silky and soft, with plenty of red berries balanced by spicy notes of white pepper and liquorice.

Varieties: Gamay

Best Enjoyed: Try it with soft cheese or light chicken dishes.

Good to Know: With a name from ancient Rome associated with love and romance, the area of Saint-Amour has a soil mixture of granite, clay and schist, producing wines that can be either soft, floral and fruity, or powerful and complex with several years of ageing potential.