CHÉNAS
Much sought after, Chénas, the rarest of the Beaujolais Crus
- General DetailsMuch sought after, Chénas, the rarest of the Beaujolais Crus, is a generous cellaring wine with a wonderfully soft mouthfeel.
The robe is ruby with garnet tints; the aromas are floral with peony at the fore.
This cuvée was matured in barrels for 8 months and sets itself apart with its finesse and complexity.
Serve ‘chambré’ at 17°C with andouillette, beef stew, braised ham or game.
Cellaring: 3 to 10 years - Data sheet100 % Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc
VILLAGES AND NAMED AREA
La Chapelle de Guinchay “En Rochat“
SURFACE
68 ares
ORIGIN
Much sought after, Chénas, the rarest of the Beaujolais Crus, is a generous wine with a wonderfully soft mouthfeel.
VINIFICATION
The harvest takes place in mid-September.
All the grapes are picked manually as the Beaujolais semi carbonic winemaking process requires that the bunches be whole. Pressing is after 10 days of vatting.
Malo-lactic fermentation and maturing take place in oak barrels (215 L) for 4 or 5 months.
WINE CHARACTERISTCS AND ADVICES
The robe is ruby with garnet tints, the aromas are floral with peony at the fore. This cuvée sets itself apart with its finesse and complexity.
Serve “chambré“ at 17°C with andouillette, beef stew, braised ham or game.
Cellaring : 3 to 10 years.