Origin

Vineyard planted with 100% Gamay
Assembly of grapes from different terroirs within the Fleurie appellation area, with a predominance of big crystal granitic soil.
Average vine age: 45 years old
High density planting

Harvest date: September 2007

The grapes are carefully sorted on the vine and on a sorting table on their arrival at the vatroom.

Vinification

Vinification in whole bunches
10-day vatting
Extraction by pumping over and punching down the cap
Extraction temperature of 33°C at the beginning of alcoholic fermentation
Brought down to 20°C at the end of alcoholic fermentation after pressing to retain the fruit aromas and flavours.

Maturing

Matured in vats for 8 months
Bottled at the Château

Bottling date: May 2008

Tasting notes

Eye: deep red robe

Nose: red fruit aromas with iris and violet notes

Palate: elegant and harmonious

Serve chambré for a candle-lit dinner, with poultry or white meat

Peak: 2009-2013

Origin

Vineyard planted with 100% Gamay
Terroir in the old village centre of Chénas
Average vine age: 50 years old
High density planting

Harvest date: September 2008

The grapes are carefully sorted on the vine and on a sorting table on their arrival at the vatroom.

Vinification

Vinification in whole bunches
12-day vatting
Extraction by pumping over and punching down the cap
Extraction temperature of 33°C at the beginning of alcoholic fermentation
Brought down to 20°C at the end of alcoholic fermentation after pressing to retain the fruit aromas and flavours.

Maturing

Matured in vats for 8 months
Bottled at the Château

Bottling date: March 2009

Tasting notes

Eye: deep red robe
Nose: ripe fruit and fully blown rose aromas

Palate: intense and generous

Serve chambré with red meat, game and mature cheeses

Peak: 2010-2015