Tasting note

The 2018 Chénas Vieilles Vignes comes from vines over 80 years old. Like Thevenet mentioned it has a Pinot-like bouquet, very pure and focused, the oak subsumed and barely noticeable. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. That Pinot Noir theme continues with a smudge of chocolate and a hint of toffee on the fresh finish. Lovely.

Score: 92

Neal Martin, Vinous.com, May 2023