“Rich, complex, with notes of sour cherry, and great potential.” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2022 – RVF) Velvety fruit, a juicy, well-defined palate with silky tannins and slightly spicy nuances... A truly lovely Mondeuse!
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Eye
Dark dress
Nose
Characterized by stewed fruit notes intertwined with the spicy notes characteristic of this grape variety
Palate
Full-bodied on the palate, with a velvety mid-palate; the tannic structure confirms this Mondeuse's aging potential
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2023
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with Savoie cheeses, your pierrade dishes or gratin pies, as well as your chocolate desserts—such as fondant or truffles.
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 elegant, 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 allowed 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 (2022 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Rich, full-bodied, with a sour cherry flavor—promising.
About the estate:
There are many people with the surnames 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 each year with subtle touches and serves as a benchmark in Savoy’s ever-evolving wine landscape. 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 perfect 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 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.
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