With its deep purple color, Le Comte Rouge reveals refined aromas of spices and fur. Aged in barrels for 12 months, this Mondeuse is full-bodied with complex tannins and a lingering finish. It will need a little time to mellow.
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
Aromas of spices, fur, and nutmeg
Palate
Complex, dense tannins. Lingering finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2024
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with a game marinade, a Tomme de Savoie, or a Reblochon
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15.5/20 (2014 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
André and Daniel Genoux revived the family business in 2001. They purchased and completely renovated the splendid 12th-century fortress, which now serves as a wine cellar. Wishing to reserve the Domaine Genoux brand for mass-market distribution, they have focused on Château de Mérande: 12 hectares between Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte and Apremont (most of which are in Arbin), producing well-balanced and meticulously crafted wines centered on Mondeuse grapes. In 2008, under the leadership of Yann Pernuit (a partner at the estate for 10 years), the vineyard was converted to biodynamic farming, and the wines have made significant strides, gaining in precision and depth. Intense and full-bodied, the Mondeuses are wines to be cellared.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
In 2009, the entire estate (12 ha) transitioned to biodynamic farming, and it is now certified. Daniel Genoux and Yann Pernuit primarily cultivate the Roussette (1.2 ha) and Arbin (4 ha) grape varieties.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2022 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 estate:
Committed to low yields and hand-harvesting, brothers André and Daniel Genoux took over the Château de Mérande estate in 2001. Dedicated to biodynamic viticulture, this estate—located in the Arbin appellation—offers a wide range of wines from the surrounding hillside and glacial moraine soils. The Mondeuse grape dominates production, covering two-thirds of the vineyard’s area. Winemaking now relies on native yeasts and is sulfur-free, often using whole clusters. The Latitude N45, La Noire, Le Comte Rouge, and La Belle Romaine cuvées brilliantly illustrate the current revival of the Savoyard vineyards and the immense potential of its iconic red grape variety.