Chenas Naturellement, no added SO2 Pascal Aufranc 2021
Country
France
Region
Beaujolais
Producer
Pascal Aufranc
Grape(s)
Gamay (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Juicy
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
Not Set
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The vineyards of Beaujolais fall on the granite rich slopes of a hilly region between Mâcon and Lyon at the southern limit of Burgundy. The only vine variety authorised for red wines is Gamay, traditionally grown as free standing bush vines. A small amount of Chardonnay is also grown. The most favourable vineyard sites produce `villages` wines, and the 10 named `Cru` villages of Beaujolais represent the best vineyards of the region and produce the longest-lived and fullest style of Beaujolais.
Producer
Pascal Aufranc`s estate is off the beaten track perched on the hillside of Remont in Chenas. Pascal says "I have the good fortune to work on beautiful hillside plots surrounded by woods and I like to make wines expressing their origin."
Pascal prefers patience and observation over intervention and manipulation so ensures his growing methods are as environmentally friendly as possible.
Tasting Notes
Made from 70 year old Gamay vines grown using organic practices on granitic soils in the Cru of Chenas. The wine is aged in concrete vats for eight months without the addition of SO2. The wine has a generous nose of blackberry, elderberry, wild strawberry and a touch of liqourice and mint on the finish.
Food
Perfect with Bresse poultry with a cream and morel sauce or try with beef or mushroom bourguignon.
