By Pascal Aufranc
Chenas En Remont

History
The Chenas vines date back to 1316, when Philippe le Long uprooted oak trees to plant vines. A few years later, Chenas was found in all the cellars of King Louis XIII. Reputed to be the 'rarest' of the Beaujolais crus, I'm proud to be able to cultivate these vines that have so much history. At the end of the road, 'En Remont' is a protected and confidential terroir. Off the beaten track, my estate is an old farmhouse that breathes tradition through its beautiful stones, overlooking the village. I settled in 1993. On this hill, 'En Remont,' I am surrounded by trees, fields, and vines. This mosaic of landscapes gives my wines a singular expression, a symbol of this harmony.

Vineyard
Soil: Granitic, very sandy
Exposure: West-facing
Farming: Integrated viticulture to conserve biodiversity

Wine Details
Blend: 100% Gamay Noir
Winemaking: 8 to 10 days vatting in toasted vats, 6 to 8 months aging in vats

Tasting Notes
Color: Ruby with purplish highlights
Nose: Blackberry, white pepper, cinnamon, floral, peony
Palate: Smooth tannins, persistent, balanced

Service
Service Temperature: 17 degrees C
Food Pairing: White meat, poultry, blue-veined cheeses, goat cheese
Cellaring Potential: Can keep up to 6 years
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Wine: Pascal Aufranc 2023 En Remont Gamay Noir (Chenas)
Score/Rating: 93 - Editors’ Choice
Review Date: 12/01/2025
Reviewed By: Reggie Solomon
Tasting Notes: This wine has a savory core that is fleshed out by fruit. The wine seduces from the start with enticing aromas of muddled plum and dried field grass that hug cassis. The palate is layered and complex in the best of ways with youthful tannins that have purpose and vision. Simply gorgeous.

Wine: Pascal Aufranc Chenas En Remont 2023
Score/Rating: 92
Review Date: 02/17/2025
Reviewed By: Claire Nesbitt
Tasting Notes: Oranges, raspberries, slate and cranberries on the nose. It’s crunchy and fresh with medium body, lively acidity and delicious citrus and mineral undertones. Drink now or hold.

Wine: Pascal Aufranc 2023 Chenas En Remont
Score/Rating: 87
Suggested Drinking Window: 2026 - 2033
Review Date: 03/2025
Reviewed By: Neal Martin
Tasting Notes: The 2023 Chenas En Remont has a high-toned bouquet of kirsch and blood orange with just a bit of reduction. The palate is medium-bodied with granular tannins and well-judged acidity as vibrant raspberry and cranberry fruit come together on the finish. This is better than the previous vintage.