Domaine JF Quénard - Chignin-Bergeron Au Pied des Tours 2021
15/20
RVF
With hints of honey and wax, this nectar exhibits great intensity, beautiful body, and tension, making it a dramatic wine. A well-rounded, very harmonious cuvée with a briny character and subtle smoky notes.
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Eye
Yellow dress with straw-colored highlights
Nose
Each vintage from this terroir is characterized by smoky notes of rubbed flint and candied fruit
Palate
The fullness on the palate and the lingering finish make this cuvée a wine suitable for aging.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
30 minutes to 1 hour in advance for young vintages (up to 2–3 years old)
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with hard cheeses, white meats, and fish in sauce. It pairs well with chicken with morels when paired with a vintage that’s a few years old.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Jean-François Quénard took over from his father in 1987, and the original five hectares have been expanded through lease agreements to reach 17.5 hectares today, ten of which have been farmed organically for the past six years (which should soon lead to certification for the reds). The whites are delicate, mineral, pure, and delightfully consistent. They boast ideal ripeness—without excess—and great finesse. The reds are full-bodied and generous; they should be decanted or given time to age. The rest of the lineup is of the same caliber, consistently offering good texture and fullness on the palate. The quality is exemplary and continues to improve. The newly introduced crémant stands out in its category. A sure bet!
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated 15/20 (2019 vintage) (Good wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
There are many people with the last names Quenard and Quénard in the village of Chignin, but Jean-François stands out. We commend the quality of his work and the consistency of his extensive lineup, which is refined year after year with subtle touches and serves as a benchmark in Savoy’s ever-evolving wine scene. The reds have improved significantly and are now of a very high standard. Rich in character and vinified using only native yeasts, the whites maintain a fine balance on the palate. Looking toward the future, Jean-François Quénard has restructured his vineyard, which is currently in the process of obtaining organic certification. The estate has now been officially passed on to his daughter Anne-Sophie, who studied in Beaune and Changins. Her first name now appears on the cellar and on the labels.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. GILLES B. Published on 12/29/2023
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