Stéphane Aviron strives for a style that is elegant and fine in the Chénas without too much concentration. The wine is very drinkable. With his subtle approach to winemaking, the terroir is able to express itself very clearly and precisely.
Memo Summary Notes
The Stephane Aviron Chénas "Vieilles Vignes" 2021 is a highly-regarded Cru Beaujolais...Show More >
Winemaker Description
Stéphane Aviron strives for a style that is elegant and fine in the Chénas without too much concentration. The wine is very drinkable. With his subtle approach to winemaking, the terroir is able to express itself very clearly and precisely.
Memo Summary Notes
The Stephane Aviron Chénas "Vieilles Vignes" 2021 is a highly-regarded Cru Beaujolais that stands out for its elegance and value, particularly in the cooler 2021 vintage. While Chénas is the rarest and smallest of the ten Beaujolais crus, Aviron's expression is known for its "Burgundian" style—focusing on old vines and traditional techniques rather than simple, fruity flavors.
Stéphane Aviron has adopted an almost radical return to tradition in Beaujolais: sustainable viticulture, extremely old vines and classic Burgundian techniques. His cru Beaujolais drink like fine Burgundy. Historically considered “poor man’s Burgundy,” a modern movement toward fruity, simple, quaffing wines boosted sales but eroded the region’s traditional quality.
Stéphane Aviron has reversed the trend. By focusing on the Beaujolais village crus, the best sites for unique, expressive wines, and finding old parcels of vines, Aviron creates very expressive, age-worthy wines relying on traditional and new methods, including organic and biodynamic vineyard management. All wines are labeled “Vieilles Vignes,” old vines, because the vines are at least 40 years old. Stéphane Aviron’s wines are authentic in every way.
Pairing: This wine is a versatile "gastronomic" bottle. It pairs beautifully with:
Meats: Roast chicken, turkey, veal, or even a hearty slow-simmered beef stew.
Casual: Charcuterie boards, mushroom risotto, or pasta with herb-based sauces.
