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Where is Chénas wine from?
Chénas is a red wine from Chénas, in Beaujolais, France. It is an AOC wine made from Gamay.
Chénas at a glance
| Classification | AOC |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Chénas |
| Style | Red wine |
| Grape | Gamay |
| Village or town | Chénas |
| Region | Beaujolais |
| Country | France |
| Coordinates | 46.2122, 4.7194 |
Chénas
Chénas, Beaujolais, France
AOC
The smallest Beaujolais cru
- Appellation
- Chénas
- Grapes
- Gamay
Chénas is the smallest of the ten Beaujolais crus, shared between Chénas and La Chapelle-de-Guinchay. Its name comes from the oak trees (chênes) that once covered the hillsides. It was recognised as an AOC in 1936.
Producers to know
- Domaine Paul-Henri Thillardon
- Domaine Hubert Lapierre
- Pascal Aufranc
Chénas: questions and answers
Where is Chénas wine from?
Chénas is a red wine from Chénas, in Beaujolais, France. It is an AOC wine made from Gamay.
Which country is Chénas from?
Chénas is from France, in the Beaujolais wine region.
What grape is Chénas made from?
Chénas is made from Gamay.
Is Chénas a red or a white wine?
Chénas is a red wine.
Who are the best producers of Chénas?
Producers to know include Domaine Paul-Henri Thillardon, Domaine Hubert Lapierre and Pascal Aufranc.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.