Region: Chénas, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France (Chénas AOC)
Grapes: 100% Gamay
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Precise and perfumed. Wild cherry, violet, dried rose, crushed granite, and a silky, mineral finish with just enough structure to keep you thinking. The quietest cru in Beaujolais — and one of the most rewarding.
Pairing: Roasted chicken, duck, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, aged soft cheeses, or a slow Sunday lunch.
Domaine Thillardon "Les Carriers" is produced by Paul-Henri and Charles Thillardon at their small family estate in Les Brureaux, Chénas — the smallest and most underrated of Beaujolais' ten crus, sitting between Moulin-à-Vent and Fleurie on granitic soils that produce wines of unusual finesse and mineral depth. "Les Carriers" — the quarries — is a lieu-dit named for the granite quarrying that once defined the landscape, and the wine carries that stony minerality in every sip. The Thillardons farm organically, harvest by hand, and ferment with native yeasts using whole-cluster carbonic or semi-carbonic maceration — the classic Beaujolais method that extracts fragrance and fruit without heavy tannin. Aged in old barrels with minimal intervention and bottled without filtration. A benchmark Chénas from a family whose reputation is growing fast among natural wine sommeliers worldwide.
Region: Chénas, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France (Chénas AOC)
Grapes: 100% Gamay
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Precise and perfumed. Wild cherry, violet, dried rose, crushed granite, and a silky, mineral finish with just enough structure to keep you thinking. The quietest cru in Beaujolais — and one of the most rewarding.
Pairing: Roasted chicken, duck, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, aged soft cheeses, or a slow Sunday lunch.
Domaine Thillardon "Les Carriers" is produced by Paul-Henri and Charles Thillardon at their small family estate in Les Brureaux, Chénas — the smallest and most underrated of Beaujolais' ten crus, sitting between Moulin-à-Vent and Fleurie on granitic soils that produce wines of unusual finesse and mineral depth. "Les Carriers" — the quarries — is a lieu-dit named for the granite quarrying that once defined the landscape, and the wine carries that stony minerality in every sip. The Thillardons farm organically, harvest by hand, and ferment with native yeasts using whole-cluster carbonic or semi-carbonic maceration — the classic Beaujolais method that extracts fragrance and fruit without heavy tannin. Aged in old barrels with minimal intervention and bottled without filtration. A benchmark Chénas from a family whose reputation is growing fast among natural wine sommeliers worldwide.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.