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| Origine : |
| Beaujolais, France |
| GRAPE-VARIETY : |
| Black
Gamay with white juice |
| WINE AGE : |
| 10 to 60 years. |
| soil : |
| Granitic-lime sand,
mixed with pebbles. |
| Trenel’s production : |
| 4200 bottles (750ml) or 350 cases of 12 |
| BOTTLED : |
| February 8th 2007 |
| ANALYSIS : |
Alcohol : 12.90% Vol.
PH : 3.56
Total Acidity: 3.56 g H2SO4/litre |
| fermentation : |
| The bunches are macerated whole for 5 to 8 days. This is followed by pressing and then an ageing in oak-barrels for 4 to 5 months. It is not fined and undergoes a light filtration through cellulose filter plates. |
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Chénas
"Domaine des darroux" |
| situation |
| One of the most “scarce” crus of Beaujolais, CHENAS stretches north to the well-known Moulin à Vent and south up to the Chapelle-de-Guinchay. It is backed by two mounds, the Hunter's Cabin and the Remont Peak, which are said to have been formed by the giant Gargantua when he was emptying his basket... |
| tasting |
| Beautiful ruby to garnet colour. Floral nose (peony, faded rose) heightened by spicy notes. Generous palate with supple yet taut tannins. The robust structure of this wine promises roundness, elegance and sensuousness and makes it suitable for laying down (3-4 years). |
| HOW TO DRINK AND SERVE |
CHENAS should be served at 16°C (61°F) and goes well with meat in sauce, game, braised turbot with a Chénas sauce, or strong cheese.
Best between 2008/2009 |
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