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Fabrice Larochette - Saint-Amour
Red,Saint-Amour
100% Gamay
history
The Larochette family is winegrowers from father to son for generations. The domain stretches over 10.70 hectares of vines, located in southern Burgundy on the slopes of Chaintré. The domain has received approval for a high environmental value. Fabrice Larochette strives to find the balance between tradition and modernity in his wine-making. According to him, the expression of terroir makes the highest quality wines. As the terroir makes the highest quality wines, he made the search of this terroir expression his daily focus.
Vineyard
Domaine Fabrice Larochette is located in the Macônnais, in Southern Burgundy on the slopes of Chaintré. He settled in 1988 on 3 hectares of vines, today the family estate has 13 hectares including 11 white and 2 red.
Winemaking
The Mâconnais runs from Tournus in Macon for about fifty kilometers from North to South, bordered by the peaceful course of the Saône. The vineyards lie on the rocks of Solutré and Vergisson at an altitude of 400 meters. These plots are all facing North West and have a clayey sandy soil.
Tasting notes
Eye: Grena red color. Nose: Fruity notes. Mouth: Fresh and pure.
Food pairing
We suggest you to pairing this wine with red or white meat with pasta.
Aging potential
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
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