Dominique Piron-Lameloise - Chénas Quartz 2016

Name: Dominique Piron-Lameloise - Chénas Quartz 2016
Brand: Maison Piron
Rating: 3.8 (49 reviews)

Chénas|Red wine

Beaujolais

Red

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Drink

3.8/5 (49 customers)

90/100

Wine Spectator

92/100

Wine Enthusiast

15/20

RVF

1*Étoile

Hachette

93/100

James Suckling

gamay

complex

"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!

Features

Estate

Maison Piron

Cuvée

Quartz

Vintage

2016

Designation

Chénas

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Terroirs

East-facing plot at an altitude of between 310 and 380 meters, worked in partnership with winemaker Lameloise. Granite soil, covered with quartz crystals, vines over 60 years old.

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

First semi-carbonic fermentation phase lasting a few days, followed by a period of regular "Bourguignonne" punching of the cap and pumping over, for a total of 18 to 20 days of fermentation.

Breeding

30% aged in oak barrels for several months

Alcohol content

14 %

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Beautiful deep purplish colour

Nose

The name of this cuvée suggests a pronounced minerality with aromas of lilac, peony and peach.

Mouth

Balanced, with a rather floral attack on the palate before revealing mature tannins. A very complex, elegant wine. The finish is taut, almost saline.

Serve

AT 14-16°C

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairing

Goes well with complex dishes in sauces, meats or grilled meats.

Maison Piron

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Chénas

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domain rated 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

A leading figure in Beaujolais in general and Morgon in particular, Dominique Piron, now joined by his partner Julien Révillon, is developing a solid range of Beaujolais crus. Over 100 hectares, seven crus are represented, with a logical majority of Morgons. With a refined style and expressive nose, while retaining the stylistic signature of their origins, the domaine's wines are all successful.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Domain rated (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

The estate's vinification choices are confirmed vintage after vintage: partial destemming, long fermentation (18 to 20 days) and barrel ageing. An approach that could lead to an extracted wine. Yet it's finesse and delicacy that take over. The nose evokes peony and red fruit. On the palate, the wine is loose and supple, with elegant, refined tannins.

About the domain :

Heir to 14 generations of winegrowers, Dominique Piron handed over the reins of the family estate in 2020 to Julien Revillon, his partner since 2013. The latter is now in charge of some 50 hectares of vines, divided between his own vineyards and grape purchases for the négoce.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2019 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)

Domaine rated (2024 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

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.

About the domain :

Julien Revillon, aided by his talented oenologist Pierre Meunier, continues Dominique Piron's work with consistency and brio. The duo is aided by vineyard manager Thibaud Lemaître, which has become necessary to oversee a 90-hectare estate. Their joint efforts have improved the quality of the grapes, and the parcel-by-parcel selection process is beginning to bear fruit. We are seduced by the consistency of the range and its cornerstones: spontaneity of fruit, delicacy and precise definition of each cru.

Wine Spectator

Rated 90/100 (Very good wine)

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100

Jancis Robinson

Domain Rated Recommended

Vinous A. Galloni

Domain Rated Recommended

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Beautifully attractive violets and red flowers here, bringing a very fresh impression, as well as an exciting, vibrant yet elegant finish. Exceptionally pure and concentrated. For drinking or ageing.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.8/5

on 49 reviews

Note and review by M. ROMAIN F. Published on 17/06/2023

A superb Beaujolais with Burgundian accents. With a few years' cellaring, this wine takes off, between minerality and airy notes. Fine, elegant, accessible.