Château de Belleverne, Chénas

Beaujolais | France

Reminiscent of ripe Victoria plums; plush with a gorgeous velvety texture, pleasantly cleansing tannins and an uplifting, crisp finish.

About the Producer

Chénas is named after chênaies, the dense oak forests which blanketed the Beaujolais region before Philippe V ordered them all to be cut down to make room for vines. Today, the vineyards of Chénas cover just 237ha, making it the smallest of the Beaujolais Cru. Soils are mainly granite, with some areas of schist and fertile alluvial clay. Granite and Gamay go hand in hand – granite is rich in quartz but the soils are generally poor and drain really well (great for vines).

Food Pairing

Wonderfully paired with roast pork or beef bourguignon or try with autumnal root vegetables such as herb roasted butternut squash. Also delicious with hard cheeses, such as Comté or a Tomme de Savoie.