Cave du Château de ChenasCoeur de Granit Chénas
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Taste structure of the Coeur de Granit Chénas from the Cave du Château de Chenas
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Coeur de Granit Chénas of Cave du Château de Chenas in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Coeur de Granit Chénas of Cave du Château de Chenas in the region of Beaujolais often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Coeur de Granit Chénas
Pairings that work perfectly with Coeur de Granit Chénas
Original food and wine pairings with Coeur de Granit Chénas
The Coeur de Granit Chénas of Cave du Château de Chenas matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of italian pasta, veal escalope (piccata milanese) or lentils and morteau sausages.
Details and technical informations about Cave du Château de Chenas's Coeur de Granit Chénas.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay noir
Light, juicy reds, low in tannins with crunchy freshness, showing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, banana (from carbonic maceration) and peony. Easy-drinking style of Beaujolais Nouveau, more structured and mineral on the granites of the ten crus (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly). Also in Touraine, Auvergne and Swiss Romande. A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Coeur de Granit Chénas from Cave du Château de Chenas are 2016, 2012, 2015, 2011 and 2013.
Informations about the Cave du Château de Chenas
The Cave du Château de Chenas is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 50 wines for sale in the of Chénas to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chénas
Smallest of the ten Beaujolais crus (~250 ha), on acidic silico-clay granite slopes. Sole Gamay signature. Bold, structured signature reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, peony, violet, sweet spices and a mineral touch, firm tannins and deep palate — one of the most structured Beaujolais, ageing 5-10 years toward underbrush. Legend: favourite wine of Louis XIII.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Kingdom of Gamay (98% of the vineyard): fruity, accessible reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, banana (carbonic maceration), violet and sweet spices, supple tannins and juicy acidity. From festive Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday of November) to the 10 more structured, age-worthy Crus: deep earthy Morgon, sturdy Moulin-à-Vent, floral Fleurie, crunchy Brouilly. Some lively Chardonnay. 12,000 ha south of Burgundy, granitic soils.
The word of the wine: Leaf removal
Operation that consists in removing the leaves that form a screen between the sun and the grape.
