In the glass
What it pairs with
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Volaille de Bresse vapeur
Light, floral Gamay complements delicate steamed Bresse chicken. -
Jambon persillé bourguignon
The wine's airy freshness and light tannin match the jellied ham. -
Saint-marcellin
Creamy, runny Saint-Marcellin finds balance against Chiroubles' high acidity.
How to serve Chiroubles
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. Volaille de Bresse vapeur, Jambon persillé bourguignon, Saint-marcellin. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Domaine Émile Cheysson is one of the founding estates of the Chiroubles AOC, farming the highest-altitude vineyards in Beaujolais at 350-450 metres. The estate has been making Chiroubles in its refined, perfumed style since the 1970s.
- 1970 — Domaine Émile Cheysson establishes as a reference producer in Chiroubles AOC
- 1988 — Chiroubles AOC confirmed as the highest-altitude Beaujolais cru
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Émile Cheysson
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Chiroubles AOC
- Oak
- Old oak barrels 6-8 months
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1970
Frequently asked about Chiroubles
What does Chiroubles taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Chiroubles classic from a long-standing Cheysson family estate: perfumed, high-altitude Gamay with pronounced floral delicacy and bright cherry fruit.
When should I drink Chiroubles?
Drink 1-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chiroubles?
Volaille de Bresse vapeur is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Jambon persillé bourguignon and Saint-marcellin. Light, floral Gamay complements delicate steamed Bresse chicken.
What grapes are in Chiroubles?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Chiroubles AOC.