Vignerons de Bel AirClair Obscur 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 Clair Obscur Chénas from the Vignerons de Bel Air
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Clair Obscur Chénas of Vignerons de Bel Air in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Clair Obscur Chénas
Pairings that work perfectly with Clair Obscur Chénas
Original food and wine pairings with Clair Obscur Chénas
The Clair Obscur Chénas of Vignerons de Bel Air matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of spaghetti all 'amatriciana, veal meatballs with curry or tartiflette.
Details and technical informations about Vignerons de Bel Air's Clair Obscur 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.
Informations about the Vignerons de Bel Air
The Vignerons de Bel Air is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 112 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: Rafle (taste of)
A taste considered a defect, characterized by an unpleasant astringency and bitterness, brought by the stalk during the vinification process. In order to avoid it, destemming before vinification is a common practice.
