Chénas

Pascal Aufranc - Chénas En Rémont (ex cuvée Vignes de 1939) 2020

4/5 (10 reviews)

"A preserved and confidential terroir

"It would be easy to mistake this for a Northern Rhône wine, due to its salty character and raw meat. But with a little aeration, notes of ripe plum and violet also emerge. Concentrated, with a multitude of fine tannins wrapped in velvet on the powerful, concentrated palate. The finish is very mineral and tannic. Drink now, but best from 2024." (James Suckling 2022). A racy cuvée you'll love!

Domaine Anita - P'tit Co Chénas 2023

"The ideal companion for dinners with friends!

"This Chenas has a deep red fruit character on the medium-bodied palate that could be described as charming, but then kicks into high gear as the fine tannins develop steadily, with notes of licorice and dry earth adding good complexity to the precise finish." (James Suckling 2024)

Domaine Anita - Les Brureaux Prémium Chénas 2022

"An intense cuvée from the estate's oldest vines".

"A stunning Chenas with a wonderful combination of concentrated black cherry and forest berry fruit, fine tannins and excellent freshness for this hot, dry vintage. The finish is very long and compact, with a hint of stony minerality enhancing this medium-bodied wine." (James Suckling 2024)

Dominique Piron-Lameloise - Chénas Quartz rouge 2020

5/5 (1 reviews)

"One of the best Chénas in the appellation, a real treat confimed by customers".

"Quartz continues to be one of the finest expressions of Chénas. Slightly marked by the vegetal character typical of this year, we nevertheless enjoy a great quality of fruit, translated by the basket of blue fruits and peony. The palate is caressing, with velvety, sapid tannins. A real treat". (Le Guide RVF)

Château Bonnet - Chénas Le Clos 2022

4.5/5 (2 reviews)

"Cuvée emblem of the estate

"The Château's entire 5-hectare terroir, planted with 60-year-old vines, is the source of this whole-cluster cuvée, which impresses with its balance, length and mineral character. It develops pure notes of fresh red fruit: cherry and redcurrant in particular. A complete, complex Chénas". (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

Dominique Piron-Lameloise - Chénas Quartz rouge 2019

4.2/5 (17 reviews)

"A beautifully crafted bottle

"What a lovely character interaction of red berries, wild herbs and wet stone to this very fresh, precisely contoured Chenas. The fine tannins and mineral acidity give plenty of drive to the long, lively finish. Drink or cellar. (James Suckling 2022)

Domaine Benjamin Passot Chénas Au bois retour 2022

"This is bright and juicy with bright raspberry and cherry nuances, fresh and detailed. The palate has wet stone detail and lovely acidity, offering a lively, alert Gamay style that's truly satisfying." (Wineanorak 2023)

Château Bonnet - Chénas Le Clos (ex cuvée Vieilles Vignes) 2019

4/5 (6 reviews)

"Cuvée emblem of the estate

A monopoly cuvée for the estate, which is the only one to cultivate this locality, Le Clos is also the estate's emblematic cuvée. Structured, with elegant tannins, we're full of praise for this charming red , with notes of ripe black fruit that appeal to the palate.

Domaine Maxime Troncy - Chénas Les Brureaux 2017

3.5/5 (4 reviews)

"He has everything to please

"Produced from 80-year-old vines, this fine parcel-based cuvée expresses a fine, precise nose of red fruits and spices. The wine is crisp, juicy, fresh, full-bodied and long-lasting". (Beaujolais Aujourd'hui - March-April 2021) What charm. This parcel-based cuvée has everything to please!

Dominique Piron-Lameloise - Chénas Quartz 2017

3.7/5 (3 reviews)

"A beautifully crafted bottle

A Chénas floral framework, with hints of peony, pure fruit and easily digestible tannins. The name of this cuvée, produced in partnership with Lameloise, suggests a pronounced minerality and complexity. A great bottle!

Pascal Aufranc - Chénas En Rémont Vignes de 1939 - 2018

3.8/5 (11 reviews)

"Made from 70-year-old vines, this cuvée remains imperturbably at the top of the cru. 15,000 wonderful bottles of this Chénas have been produced. Deep garnet-red color, aromas of fresh black fruits and spices... Concentrated, velvety, gourmand and pure on the palate, with a Rhodanian touch and great length. Best score of the tasting 18/20." (Bourgogne Aujourd'hui - April 2020). A racy cuvée you'll love!

Dominique Piron-Lameloise - Chénas Quartz 2016

3.8/5 (49 reviews)

"The floral framework of Chénas is there, jostling the nose with its flowery peony. The fruit is clear and frank, the tannin easy to digest. This is a cuvée that respects its terroir and is worthy of sharing. (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019 - RVF) The name of this cuvée, produced in partnership with winemaker Lameloise, suggests a pronounced minerality and a beautiful complexity. A great bottle!

Maison Paul Janin et Fils - Chénas Les Blémonts 2018

3.6/5 (7 reviews)

"The 2018 Chénas Les Blémonts is bursting with mouthwatering aromas of rose petals, raspberries, cherries and spice. Medium- to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with succulent acids and youthful, chewy tannins, this is a classic with character that will reward a year or two of bottle age." (Wine Advocate 2020) Eric Janin is successfully expanding his range, as demonstrated by this rich, gourmet Chénas.

Château Bonnet - Chénas Vieilles Vignes 2017

3.7/5 (10 reviews)

"Very pretty fruit. Silky texture. Full-bodied. Great delicacy. Superb." (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve) We're full of praise for this charming red , with its notes of ripe black fruit that beckon gourmandise.

Dominique Piron - Chénas Quartz 2014

3.7/5 (42 reviews)

"The nose is quite pure, exhaling fruit and a mineral base that gives depth to the wine. It has a peppery, graphite note. The palate follows the soil, with a certain uprightness and a slightly Jansenist structure". (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2017 - RVF) A great bottle!