Wines made from Pinot noir grapes of Chénas

Discover the best wines made with Pinot noir as a single variety or as a blend of Chénas.

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1Winery Lionel Dufour - Cuvée Vieilles Vignes ChénasCuvée Vieilles Vignes ChénasWinery Lionel Dufour
2Château de Denens Sur Morges - Chénas Grand Cru Pinot NoirChénas Grand Cru Pinot NoirChâteau de Denens Sur Morges
3Winery Thomas Freres - ChénasChénasWinery Thomas Freres
4Winery Jean Jacques Castell & Cie - ChénasChénasWinery Jean Jacques Castell & Cie
5Winery Les Vins Aujoux - ChénasChénasWinery Les Vins Aujoux

More informations about the variety Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

More informations about the region of Beaujolais

Chénas is a small appellation of red wines produced in an area of northern Beaujolais that is one of the ten crus of Beaujolais. It takes its name from the oak forests that once dotted the surrounding hillsides, an area that is now home to a sea of Gamay vines. Chénas wines are among the heaviest in the Beaujolais, and are known for their Floral">floral and earthyCharacter and their ability to age. Chénas is, along with Moulin-a-Vent, one of the most renowned crus of the Beaujolais, and the best examples can be kept for up to ten years.

What are the typical flavors of the Pinot noir grape variety?

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