Château BonnetVieilles Vignes 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 Vieilles Vignes Chénas from the Château Bonnet
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Chénas of Château Bonnet in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vieilles Vignes Chénas of Château Bonnet in the region of Beaujolais often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blueberry and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Chénas
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Chénas
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Chénas
The Vieilles Vignes Chénas of Château Bonnet matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of chinese fried shrimp ravioli, pasta with veal stock sauce or melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole.
Details and technical informations about Château Bonnet's Vieilles Vignes 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 Vieilles Vignes Chénas from Château Bonnet are 2015, 2011, 2014, 2009 and 2013.
Informations about the Château Bonnet
The Château Bonnet is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 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: Honest
A simple and pleasant wine, without any great quality and without any defects.
