Sourced from the finest plots of the iconic Arbin terroir, the Les Terres Brunes cuvée is distinguished by its iron-rich clay-limestone soil. This wine, with its complex, fruity, and smoky nose, offers an intense and dense palate with aromas of raspberry and peony. A beautiful terroir-driven wine...
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Eye
Deep purple dress
Nose
A complex blend with fruity and floral notes, including raspberry, peony, and smoky notes
Palate
Intense and full-bodied, with aromas of raspberry and peony; young but supple tannins
Serve
At 16-18°C
Apogee
2021-2024
Drink before
2024
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs very well with blood sausage, oven-roasted duck, grilled lamb shoulder, barbecued leg of lamb, and smoked sausage
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though a bit more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
This large 28-hectare estate was long managed by André and Michel. Guillaume, Michel’s son, joined the estate in 2009. The estate is located on the steep hillside of Torméry, south of Chignin. It was the grandfather who oversaw the replanting in the 1950s. The estate avoids herbicides as much as possible but cannot work all of its plots by hand. Guillaume is experimenting with organic farming on the two and a half hectares he acquired to establish the Côteau de Torméry estate. He is also conducting aging trials in large oak casks and stoneware vessels. A broad, cohesive range featuring promising innovations.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Michel Quénard took over as head of the family estate, founded by his grandparents, in 1976. His son Guillaume joined him in 2009, after studying at the wine school in Beaune and then at the engineering school in Changins (Switzerland), and took the reins of this estate—one of the most renowned in Savoie, known for its consistently high quality in both red and white wines.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Customer Rating
3.9/5
based on 9 reviews
Review by Mr. NICOLAS P. Posted on February 18, 2022
The 2018 is a good wine, but disappointing compared to the 2015, which was exceptional. Quality varies from bottle to bottle, unless it’s simply not aging well. One bottle was nearly undrinkable due to overpowering fermentation aromas.
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Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on November 1, 2021
Upon tasting a second bottle nine months later, the sharp, lively tannins of the 2018 Arbin had mellowed: the palate had gained suppleness, and the acidity was less aggressive. On the other hand, nothing has changed regarding the deep fruit ripeness and the subtle spicy notes that contribute to a good overall balance. A pleasant, lingering finish full of freshness and lightness. A score of 3.7 for this Mondeuse, which is built for aging but lacks the finesse of Château De Mérande’s La Belle Romaine. Our friends thoroughly enjoyed this wine, served at 16° with crêpes des Alpages (made with raw-milk Reblochon and 13-month-aged raw Savoie ham), accompanied by a generous plate of Bündnerfleisch.
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Review and comment by Mr. SEBASTIEN B. Posted on May 20, 2021
Rustic.
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Review by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on March 1, 2021
It doesn't quite reach the 2016 level but remains well above regional production
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Review and rating by Mr. FRANCK CLARINETTI CLARINETTO A. Published on June 19, 2024
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Review by Mr. GABRIEL D. Published on March 23, 2024
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Review by Mr. GILLES B. Published on 12/29/2023
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Review by Mr. JOEL Z. Posted on October 8, 2022
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Review and rating by Ms. CATHERINE M. Posted on August 14, 2022
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