Chénas Les Blémonts
Domaine Saint Cyr

Type
Red Wine
Appellation
Chénas
Variety
Gamay
Chénas has historically been an overlooked appellation, but Raphael Saint Cyr intends to help change that. Les Blémonts vineyard is located in the center of Chénas. Raphael purchased this vineyard at the same time as his friend Paul-Henri Thillardon bought the neighboring parcel, so together they have a nearly 5-hectare block of organically farmed vines. Since 2019, all the cru Beaujolais from Domaine Saint Cyr have been vinified using cold carbonic fermentation, native yeast, and minimal (if any) sulfur to produce incredibly drinkable, soft, fruity and delicious red wines.
Viticulture
Vineyard name
Les Blémonts
Soil type
Granite soil, especially white granite with round stones
Vines planted in1920s and 1970s
Vineyard size3.5 ha
PruningGobelet
ExpositionSouth
Altitude180m
Vinification
Cold carbonic maceration
Elevage50% barrels, 50% in concrete tanks
Harvest typeHand Harvested
Fining/FilteringUnfined / Unfiltered
Additional info
Total production average12,000 bottles
UPC Code Bottle3760071310206