COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine Thillardon
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Thillardon Chénas Les Blemonts 2022 is a 100% Gamay from the Chénas cru in Beaujolais, France. Founded in the early 2000s, Domaine Thillardon is a family-run estate dedicated to organic and biodynamic farming, employing methods like horse plowing to nurture a balanced ecosystem. This artisanal approach focuses on expressing the unique Chénas terroir through natural winemaking. The Chénas appellation, known for its granitic soils, contributes to wines with both finesse and structure. The 2022 vintage, marked by hot and dry conditions, yielded grapes with excellent phenolic ripeness, resulting in balanced wines with aromatic intensity and a smooth structure.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€44
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
11-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Domaine Thillardon has practiced organic and biodynamic farming since 2008.
Fact 02
Horse plowing is used to preserve soil structure.
Fact 03
The brothers aim to produce wines that are pure, vibrant, and expressive of their terroir.
Fact 04
The wine is unfiltered and unfined.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Domaine Thillardon Chénas Les Blemonts 2022 is produced using 100% Gamay grapes. Key techniques include whole cluster fermentation and semi-carbonic maceration, with macerations lasting 15 to 28 days, utilizing native yeasts. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats. The wine is aged for several months in concrete vats, large foudres, and old barrels. Harvest is done by hand, with grapes cooled to 7-10°C before vinification. The estate practices organic and biodynamic farming, including horse plowing and avoiding synthetic products. No sulfur is added at vatting.
