Domaine du Granit ★ 4.1
Small Chenas estate named for the granitic soils that define the appellation. Produces concentrated Gamay with a firm structure suited to short ageing.
One of Chénas's small number of independent producers working the smallest of the ten crus, producing powerful, spicy Gamay from granite and sand soils bordering Moulin-a-Vent.
Address: Chénas, 69840 Chénas, France, Beaujolais
Small Chenas estate named for the granitic soils that define the appellation. Produces concentrated Gamay with a firm structure suited to short ageing.
Small Chenas estate named for the granitic soils that define the appellation. Produces concentrated Gamay with a firm structure suited to short ageing.
Chiroubles estate at 400 metres altitude, producing the lightest and most aromatic of the Beaujolais crus. The high-altitude granite soils of Chiroubles give unusually floral, delicate Gamay.
One of Chiroubles' historic estates, farming high-altitude granite vines at over 400 metres. The estate produces floral, light-bodied Chiroubles with refreshing acidity.
Family domaine in Régnié, the youngest of the ten crus granted AOC status in 1988. Produces fresh, fruit-forward Gamay from granitic-sandy soils on the west-facing slopes of the appellation.
Regnié estate producing straightforward, approachable Gamay from one of the most recently promoted crus. An honest, everyday wine producer anchored in the village tradition.
Historic 17th-century chateau and one of the largest estates in Brouilly, acquired by Christophe Gruy in 2017. The chateau and its walled wine chai are protected monuments. The estate produces Brouilly from the largest of the crus.
Tasting: Visits and tastings available at the historic 17th-century chateau and winery.