COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine Jules Desjourneys
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chénas Le Jugement Dernier 2020 is a red wine from the Chénas AOC in Beaujolais, France, made from 100% Gamay. The wine is produced by Domaine Jules Desjourneys, founded by Fabien Duperray, who transitioned from wine distribution to winemaking with a focus on old vines and biodynamic viticulture. The estate's vineyards in Chénas feature vines that are exceptionally old, some exceeding 140 years, planted in granite soils. Duperray's philosophy emphasizes meticulous manual labor in the vineyard and a commitment to expressing the unique character of each terroir, aiming to produce wines of significant depth and precision.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines can be over 140 years old.
Fact 02
Chénas is Beaujolais' smallest Cru appellation.
Fact 03
The name 'Le Jugement Dernier' translates to 'The Last Judgment'.
Fact 04
Farming is intensely manual, including horse plowing.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Chénas Le Jugement Dernier begins with hand-harvested grapes from old vines, characterized by extremely low yields. Fermentation is spontaneous, relying on natural yeasts. The grapes undergo whole cluster fermentation with a maceration period of approximately two weeks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barrels for an extended duration, with the 2020 vintage spending 24 months in barrique. These techniques are employed with a philosophy of minimal intervention to showcase the purity of the Gamay grape and the unique characteristics of the Chénas terroir.
