Stephane Aviron Chenas Vieilles Vignes 2019

Made from pre-phylloxera vines averaging 100+ years old, this Chenas has red fruits, mint and flowers flitting around the palate. Aged about 8 months in 1-4 year old barrels, this lovely Gamay is from the village of Chenas. Winemaker Stéphane Aviron produces this 'commune Beaujolais' from a 13.6 acre parcel that he has been nurturing since 1993. The soil is light and made up mostly of sand and small pebbles over a layer of clay and quartz. The old vines, poor soils and biodynamic farming combine for incredibly low yields and highly concentrated grapes. Aviron, who hails from the Beaujolais region, is dedicated to producing wines from old vines, organic agriculture and vinifies using classic Burgundian techniques. If you love elegant Pinot Noir, please try this!!!