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Benjamin Passot Estate Chénas Au Bois Retour 2022

Domaine Benjamin Passot Chénas Au bois retour 2022

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4/5 (1 customers)

92/100

Wineanorak

Gamay
lively
raspberry

“It’s vibrant and juicy, with bright notes of raspberry and cherry that are fresh and well-defined. On the palate, it offers hints of wet stone and lovely acidity, resulting in a lively, crisp Gamay that’s truly satisfying.” (Wineanorak 2023)

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Estate

Domaine Benjamin Passot

Vintage

Au bois retour

Vintage

2022

Designation

Chénas

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Gamay, vignes de 80 ans

Terroirs

Shallow granite soil, north-facing, at an elevation of 290 meters

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous, organic processing

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Destemming, complete de-stemming, natural fermentation, filtering, and bottling by hand after one month of aging

Livestock farming

10 months in barrels

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

Ruby-colored

Nose

Rich, complex, and floral

Palate

Smooth, well-balanced, complex, with a lovely finish

Serve

Between 15 et 17°C

Drink before

2037

Guard

15 years

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Perfect for fall dishes, meats with mushroom sauce...

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About the estate:

A young winemaker, Benjamin Passot gained his first experience in winemaking in Vosne-Romanée. At the same time, he developed his own estate and settled on a few acres in Juliénas starting in 2017. Since then, he has acquired vineyards in Chénas and Chiroubles.

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Wineanorak, Global Wine Journal

Wineanorak, Global Wine Journal

Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

13% ABV. 30-year-old vines in the En Pérelle vineyard, 0.4 hectares, clay-and-gravel soils (alluvial deposits), Burgundian maceration (destemmed) with wild yeast. It is vibrant and juicy, with bright notes of raspberry and cherry that are fresh and nuanced. The palate features hints of wet stone and lovely acidity, offering a lively and alert style of Gamay that is truly satisfying.

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4/5

based on 1 review

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Review by Mr. LAURENT W. Posted on 12/16/2025

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