Description
An iconic wine from the Domaine de Prapin, the Les Chênes cuvée beautifully showcases the granitic (gneiss) terroir of the Coteaux du Lyonnais. The old Gamay vines produce a wine that immediately impresses with its aromatic complexity: ripe black cherries, spices and subtle toasted notes. The palate is smooth, with a perfectly integrated structure and well-rounded tannins. A lovely wine with a decidedly gastronomic profile, ideal with truffled poultry, or simply with lasagne or a fillet mignon.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
Coteaux du Lyonnais Les Chênes from Domaine de Prapin in detail:
- Grape variety: Gamay
- Terroir: A selection of old vines from our beautiful granite terroir
- Age of vines: 40–60 years
- Viticulture: The vines are cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods (Demeter)
- Average yield: 35 hl/ha
- Harvest: Hand-picked and meticulously sorted, with an initial selection in the vineyard and a final check in the cellar
- Vinification: To begin with, the grapes are sorted a second time, destemmed and then placed in vats. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by a 3-week maceration. During this fermentation, the juice is pumped over daily and traditional foot-treading is carried out.
- Ageing: in barrels for 9 months, using oak barrels that have previously held at least five vintages, which enhances this cuvée
What to eat with a Coteaux du Lyonnais Les Chênes from Domaine de Prapin?
- Truffled poultry
- Beef lasagne
- Filet mignon
- Saint Nectaire
- Stuffed vegetables
