What it pairs with
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Saddle of lamb with rosemary jus
The power and concentration of old-vine Chenas suits a roast lamb centrepiece. -
Venison with red fruit compote
Game meat's iron and mineral character resonates with granitic Chenas. -
Aged Gruyere de Comte
Classic hard mountain cheese with crystalline texture suits the wine's depth.
How to serve Chenas Vieilles Vignes
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Saddle of lamb with rosemary jus, Venison with red fruit compote, Aged Gruyere de Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Vieilles Vignes selection from Domaine du Granit draws from Gamay vines over 60 years of age in the estate, more concentrated and structured than the classique cuvée.
- 2005 — Old-vine Chenas first produced at Domaine du Granit
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine du Granit
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Chénas AOC
- Oak
- Old large oak foudres; selected from the oldest vine parcels in Chenas
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Chenas Vieilles Vignes
When should I drink Chenas Vieilles Vignes?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chenas Vieilles Vignes?
Saddle of lamb with rosemary jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Venison with red fruit compote and Aged Gruyere de Comte. The power and concentration of old-vine Chenas suits a roast lamb centrepiece.
What grapes are in Chenas Vieilles Vignes?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Chénas AOC.