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3 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in Chénas.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Domaine Hirsch

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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02 · OUTSTANDING

Domaine de Côtes Rémont

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

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03 · OUTSTANDING

Domaine Sancy

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

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The Chénas reading

Chénas makes Beaujolais that tastes of granite and wildflower—wines built on structure rather than fruit candy, where the Gamay shows earth before it shows jam.

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Region DNA

The character of Chénas

Based on 59 wines with structural data

Style profile

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Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Chénas
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
1
80–89 Great
9
70–79 Good
3
<70 Other
0

Based on 13 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitBlack fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Beaujolais Red
53
French Beaujolais White
3
Burgundy White
3
Upper Loire Red
2
Burgundy Mâconnais White
2
French Rosé
1
Burgundy Red
1
French Bordeaux Dessert
1

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Gamay53Chardonnay9Pinot Noir2Gamay Noir1Sylvaner1

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Chénas

Domaine Sancy

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About Chénas

Chénas is a wine region in France, home to 26 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Gamay, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, producing Beaujolais Red and French Beaujolais White wines with notes of Red fruit and Black fruit.

Chénas — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Chénas?
The most planted varieties in Chénas are Gamay, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Gamay Noir, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Chénas known for?
Chénas is known for Beaujolais Red, French Beaujolais White, and Burgundy White wines and flavors of Red fruit and Black fruit.
How many wineries are in Chénas?
Femente tracks 26 producers in Chénas, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Chénas?
Chénas is a wine region in France.

Chénas

Chénas makes Beaujolais that tastes of granite and wildflower—wines built on structure rather than fruit candy, where the Gamay shows earth before it shows jam.

Producers in Chénas

Restaurants in Chénas

Restaurants in Chénas