Domaine de la Croix BarraudChénas Cuvée Prestige
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 Chénas Cuvée Prestige from the Domaine de la Croix Barraud
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chénas Cuvée Prestige of Domaine de la Croix Barraud in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chénas Cuvée Prestige of Domaine de la Croix Barraud in the region of Beaujolais often reveals types of flavors of earth, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Chénas Cuvée Prestige
Pairings that work perfectly with Chénas Cuvée Prestige
Original food and wine pairings with Chénas Cuvée Prestige
The Chénas Cuvée Prestige of Domaine de la Croix Barraud matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of lasagna bolognese, flights in the wind à la provençale or rice with sausage meat and tomatoes.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Croix Barraud's Chénas Cuvée Prestige.
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 Chénas Cuvée Prestige from Domaine de la Croix Barraud are 2016
Informations about the Domaine de la Croix Barraud
The Domaine de la Croix Barraud is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 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: Bitter (flavor)
A flavour generally provided in wines by polyphenols and accompanied by a sensation of pungency. In small quantities, bitterness makes you salivate, gives relief to the wine and reinforces its sapidity.
