The Chenas Cru is the smallest Beaujolais Cru, not bigger than Côte Rôtie. This is a rare wine. The estate's unique parcel spreads over 22.2 acres of vines on a very steep slope facing East, situated between 310 and 380 meters above sea level. Granitic soils are covered with Quartz crystals and give the wine its own personality. The vineyard is co-owned by Domnique Piron and Christian Lameloise, whose family owned Lameloise restaurant in Burgundy (3*** Michelin).
A mineral, balanced and complex wine with aromas of lilac, cherry, peony and peach. Floral flavors are followed by elegant, round and dense tannins. The mouth finishes tense with almost salty nuances.
Pairs well with complex dishes, meats, liver, and why not a little pigeon with peas and diced bacon.
With know-how, roots and terroirs, Dominique Piron has created a Domain among the leaders of the region. Dominique Piron’s oldest known ancestor was born in Morgon in 1590. Since then, ...
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