Chénas

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

3.8/5 (11 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 review)

"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)

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)

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!

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!

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 notes of ripe black fruit beckoning gourmandise.

Château Bonnet - Chénas Confidence de l'Echevin 2011

3.5/5 (2 reviews)

A tribute to the builder of Château Bonnet in 1630, Confidence de l'Echevin is a parcel-by-parcel selection of century-old vines planted around the Château. Revealed during vinification, the grapes are small, sweet and highly perfumed. Ageing softens the tannins, bringing structure and freshness to this fine Chénas.

Château des Jacques - Chénas 2011

5/5 (2 reviews)

Produced from very poor soils favorable to deep vine rooting, this Chénas is quite intense, distinguished by its delicate floral notes and freshness. A red wine with a spicy finish and good length, to accompany roast free-range poultry, for example...

Maison Coquard - Chénas 2007

Note : Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins à Petits Prix 15,5/20
The origin of the name Chénas may come from a place planted with oak trees (Cassanus in Gallic). According to other sources, Chénas may derive from the name of a Roman nobleman called Canus. It's a very real fact that the commune's territory has been planted with oak trees since prehistoric times, and what's that got to do with the intense, fresh aromas of red fruit and spices it brings! A structured, greedy, crisp wine...