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Chénas Jean-Philippe Guillot

Beaujolais, red

Chénas Jean-Philippe Guillot

ABV
13% vol.
Serve at
16 °C
Ageing potential
10 years

The wine

Grape variety
Gamay
Terroir
Granitic sand, quartz crystals.
Location
East-facing, overlooking the village of Chénas, opposite the Alps.
Origin
From several plots of old, gobelet-trained vines on steep slopes.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested, grapes macerated in vats.
Maturing
9 months in vats.

Tasting notes

Ruby-garnet colour, with a nose of floral aromas of peony and rose and hints of spice. The palate is structured and fine, spicy and full-bodied, leading to a peppery finish.

Food pairing

Charcuterie, white meats, grilled dishes, world cuisine (tagine, couscous, paella…). Soft cheeses.