“The 2018 Chénas Les Blémonts is bursting with enticing aromas of rose petals, raspberries, cherries, and spices. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with succulent acidity and youthful, velvety tannins, this is a characterful classic that will benefit from a year or two of bottle aging.” (Wine Advocate 2020) Eric Janin is successfully expanding his lineup, as evidenced by this rich and indulgent Chénas.
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Eye
A lovely, bright ruby color
Nose
Delicate and refined with notes of ripe fruit
Palate
Rich, full-bodied
Serve
Decant at 15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a veal pie, a chive omelet, or chicken gnocchi
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2020 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
It has gained body since 2017. A more refined style. A good wine.
About the estate:
Since 1937, the Paul Janin et Fils estate has been producing Moulin-à-Vent and red and white Beaujolais-Villages wines. Eric Janin, the current owner, represents the fourth generation. He inherited a series of investments that are the foundation of the estate’s success today. In 1937, his grandfather purchased the famous vineyard known as Le Tremblay, and in 1967, his father acquired what is now the estate’s flagship cuvée: the century-old vines of Les Greneriers. Éric Janin is also the father of young Perrine, who is studying oenology and is, in turn, making the investments necessary to ensure the estate’s long-term viability. This involves, in particular, massal selections to gradually renew the estate’s stock of old vines. Difficult years have piled up for this cru, and Éric Janin has not escaped the violence of the hailstorms that have devastated the vineyard over the past three years. To preserve what has built the estate’s reputation, wines purchased from other producers now round out the lineup. More classic in style, these wines are well-crafted. As for the estate’s star wines, while they are produced in limited quantities, they do not disappoint in terms of quality. In 2018, the Vignes-du-Tremblay and Greneriers were magnificent successes.
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Wine rated (2020 guide) 17,5/20
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
The harsh weather conditions of recent years (hail, frost) have led Eric Janin to expand his lineup, while maintaining the same high standards. A prime example is this colorful, aromatic (violets, black cherries…), rich, indulgent, velvety, and well-balanced Chénas.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated 89/100 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
The 2018 Chénas Les Blémonts is bursting with enticing aromas of rose petals, raspberries, cherries, and spices. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, rich and enveloping, with succulent acidity and youthful, velvety tannins, this is a classic wine with character that will benefit from a year or two of bottle aging.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
The location and age of the vines aren’t everything. It also takes the farmer’s common sense and the analytical finesse of someone like Éric Janin to produce great Gamays—concentrated yet fresh. Since his first harvest in 1983, he has maintained a winemaking style that showcases vineyards located primarily within the Moulin-à-Vent appellation. Some vines, such as Les Greneriers, have lived through both world wars. In 2017, Éric Janin launched a wine merchant business in partnership with fellow winemakers. Chénas, Brouilly, and Beaujolais-Villages round out his portfolio.
James Suckling
Rated "Recommended"
Andreas Larsson
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended