📜 Chénas
The smallest of the Beaujolais crus, making red wines from Gamay.
Chénas is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: France. Part of: Beaujolais crus (north).
Main grape varieties: Gamay. Wines made here: Red wine, Still wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
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- Where it is
- 📍 Beaujolais crus (north)
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Gamay
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chénas?
Chénas is a wine area in this country: France.
Which grapes are used for Chénas wine?
Chénas wine is made mainly from these grapes: Gamay.
What does the Chénas status mean?
Chénas is a protected designation of origin: the wine is made only in this area, under its rules and from permitted grapes.
Similar
📜 Brouilly · 📜 Fleurie · 📜 Juliénas · 📜 Côte de Brouilly · 📜 Moulin-à-Vent · 📜 Saint-Amour
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.