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Domaine Chignard is one of the most respected and enduring references of the Fleurie appellation, one of the ten crus of Beaujolais. Located at the lieu-dit Le Point du Jour, at an altitude of 200 metres, facing the Alps, this family estate arrived in Fleurie in 1900. Cédric Chignard, representing the fourth generation, took over the reins in 2007 from his father Michel, who had himself perpetuated the legacy with the same sobriety and conviction as his own parents. On a vineyard of old vines, some of which are over a hundred years old, planted on the characteristic pink granites of Fleurie, the estate today produces five cuvées: two Fleurie, a Juliénas, a red Beaujolais-Villages and a rosé Beaujolais-Villages. The Chignard signature can be summed up in a single phrase, written on the estate's own website: "never push expression too far, finesse above all else." This philosophy of restraint and precision, at the opposite end of the spectrum from the excesses sometimes observed in Beaujolais, has earned the estate well-deserved international recognition.

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Chignard Juliénas Beauvernay 2015
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Chignard Juliénas Beauvernay 2015

€24.00 inc-VAT per bottle
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History of Domaine Chignard

The history of Domaine Chignard begins in 1900, when the first members of the Chignard family settled in Fleurie and began cultivating the vine on the granitic hillsides of this then little-known appellation. During the first half of the twentieth century, the domaine developed progressively, acquiring new plots and gradually building up its vineyard. Like many Beaujolais estates of the era, selling wine in bulk to négociants was the norm. It was under Michel Chignard that the domaine took the path of estate bottling and direct sales, developing a growing reputation on both the French and export markets.

The relationship with Kermit Lynch, an American wine importer and négociant based in Berkeley and an ardent advocate for terroir wines and artisan winemakers, is foundational to the domaine's international reputation. Kermit Lynch, who worked with Jules Chauvet, the guiding figure of natural Beaujolais wine, has been distributing Domaine Chignard in the United States since the 1980s, placing it in the pantheon of great artisanal Beaujolais alongside the finest domaines of the era. In 2007, Cédric Chignard succeeded his father Michel, perpetuating the same values: finesse, typicity, and respect for the terroir. The philosophy has remained unchanged for generations: "wines of today in respect of tradition."

Terroirs and Vines of Domaine Chignard

The vineyard of Domaine Chignard is located in Fleurie, one of the most seductive and elegant appellations among the ten crus of Beaujolais. Fleurie lies entirely within the eponymous commune, between Moulin-à-Vent to the north (with which it shares certain affinities of power) and Chiroubles and Morgon to the south. The soils are composed of granitic arena — that characteristic coarse-crystalline pink rock of the appellation — which lends the wines their distinctive floral elegance, lightness, and mineral tension. The domaine is situated at the lieu-dit Le Point du Jour, at an altitude of 200 metres, facing the Alps, offering an exceptional panorama.

The domaine's emblematic plot is Les Moriers, whose subsoil is composed of old coarse-crystalline pink granites, with moderate but well-drained slopes. The vines here average 60 years of age, with a south/south-east exposure facing Moulin-à-Vent, and some individual plants reaching over a century old. "The soils being poor and the vines numerous, they must reach deep to find what they need to grow. To flourish." This virtuous cycle yields grapes of remarkable natural concentration and aromatic complexity. In addition to Les Moriers, two further individual plots have been identified since 2015: Les Dix Coupées and Le Cochonnier. The domaine also holds vines in Juliénas, a neighbouring cru to the north, on the Beauvernay plot.

Vinifications of Domaine Chignard

Cédric Chignard vinifies "very much by feeling, depending on the vintage", in keeping with Beaujolais tradition yet with a modern sensibility. Harvesting is done by hand, in whole clusters for the cru cuvées, with semi-carbonic maceration in the tradition of Beaujolais. The philosophy is one of restraint and finesse: "never push expression too far." For the Les Moriers cuvée, ageing takes place primarily in concrete tanks, preserving the purity of the fruit and the granitic minerality. For the Cuvée Spéciale, partial ageing in oak barrels adds greater complexity and structure, with the oak always kept measured and well-integrated. Sulphur doses are reduced, in the spirit inherited from Jules Chauvet. The wines are bottled without excessive filtration.

The Cuvées of Domaine Chignard

Fleurie Les Moriers: The domaine's emblematic red cuvée and the primary expression of the Chignard philosophy. Sourced from vines averaging 60 years of age in the Les Moriers plot, on the pink granites of Fleurie, with a south/south-east exposure facing Moulin-à-Vent. Semi-carbonic maceration, ageing in concrete tanks. Expressive red fruit nose (strawberry, cherry, raspberry) with the floral notes characteristic of Fleurie. The palate displays exemplary lightness and elegance, with fine, well-integrated tannins and a fresh, mineral finish. "The image of Fleurie in its purest and most immediate form." To be enjoyed within 3 to 5 years. The single-plot versions Les Dix Coupées and Le Cochonnier, produced since 2015, offer two distinct expressions of this same terroir.

Fleurie Cuvée Spéciale Vieilles Vignes: The domaine's prestige cuvée, sourced from a selection of the oldest vines in the Les Moriers plot, some of which are over a century old. Partial ageing in oak barrels adds greater complexity and structure, with the oak always kept measured and well-integrated. A red wine from Fleurie of an altogether different dimension to Les Moriers: more concentrated, more structured, with more complex aromas of dark fruits, spices and a discreet touch of oak. "The palate is broader, more enveloping", with an ageing capacity of 6 to 10 years depending on the vintage.

Juliénas Beauvernay: A red cuvée from Juliénas, a neighbouring cru to the north of Fleurie, sourced from the Beauvernay plot. Juliénas, one of the oldest appellations in Beaujolais, is renowned for wines that are fuller-bodied and more tannic than Fleurie, with greater ageing potential. The Beauvernay cuvée from Domaine Chignard expresses this more robust typicity while retaining the finesse and elegance that are the hallmark of the estate. Aromas of red and black fruits, flowers and spices; a broad, structured palate with tannins that are present yet well-crafted. A Juliénas of fine tradition, best discovered after 3 to 6 years of cellaring.

Beaujolais-Villages Rouge: A red cuvée under the Beaujolais-Villages appellation, made from Gamay sourced from terroirs in the Fleurie sector and its surroundings. Vinified in the same spirit as the domaine's crus, with constant attention to finesse and drinkability. A fruity and supple red wine with aromas of small red fruits and flowers, and a light, fresh palate. The entry-level cuvée into the Chignard universe, ideal for appreciating the domaine's style at an accessible price.

Beaujolais-Villages Rosé: A rosé cuvée made from Gamay, vinified by short maceration or saignée to express the floral and fruity delicacy of the grape variety. Luminous pale pink colour, nose of small red fruits and spring flowers, a fresh and light palate with a delicate finish. A gastronomic rosé true to the domaine's philosophy: never showy, always elegant.

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