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Lucien Le Moine Beaujolais Chenas 2021

Lucien Le Moine Beaujolais Chenas 2021

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Dark Berries, Peony Perfume, Granitic Spice, and Haute Couture Gamay Depth

The 2021 Lucien Le Moine Chénas is an opulent yet finely sculpted Gamay crafted by Burgundy master micro-négociants Mounir and Rotem Saouma. Sourced from ancient granitic terroirs in Beaujolais’s smallest cru, it delivers enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, wild cherries, crushed peonies, and subtle woodsmoke. Medium-to-full-bodied and velvety, it combines succulent dark fruit with fine, structured tannins and vibrant cool-vintage energy, finishing long, savory, and complex.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-to-Full-Bodied, Velvety & Layered ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Tannins Structured, Fine-Grained & Supple ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh, Vibrant & Taut ●●●●●
Oak Well-Integrated & Luxurious (Extended lees aging in French oak) ●●●●●

Terroir & Winemaking Craft

  • The Chénas Cru Terroir: The rarest and smallest of all the Beaujolais crus, Chénas takes its name from the ancient oak forests (*chênes*) that once covered its hillsides. Characterized by weathered pink granite, quartz, and manganese-rich clay, its slopes produce Gamay with serious aging potential, remarkable aromatic density, and muscular, noble structure.
  • Lucien Le Moine's Haute Couture Approach: Revered Côte d'Or micro-négociants Mounir and Rotem Saouma apply their signature Burgundy elevage to select Beaujolais fruit. Aged for an extended period on thick lees in fine French oak barrels without racking, sulfur additions, or filtration, the wine achieves extraordinary textural richness while preserving pure site energy.

Highlights

  • 100% Gamay sourced from ancient granitic soils in Chénas, the smallest Beaujolais cru.
  • Crafted with Burgundy grand cru philosophy and extended lees aging by Lucien Le Moine.
  • A classically taut and structured 2021 release; prime drinking window 2026 through 2036+.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby-purple in color, it opens with pure, layered aromas of ripe blackberries, black cherries, and crushed peony flowers, underlined by nuances of graphite, white pepper, and subtle woodsmoke. On the palate, it is medium-to-full-bodied and velvety, delivering concentrated dark berry fruit over a framework of supple, fine-grained tannins and energetic cool-vintage acidity that leads into a long, savory, and mineral-driven finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at 15–17°C in wide Burgundy stems to allow its complex aromas to expand.
  • Decanting: Decant for 45 minutes to 1 hour if opening young. Best enjoyed from 2026 through 2036+.

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