Château de Mérande - Roussette de Savoie Son Altesse 2018
14,5/20
RVF
14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"An Exceptional Roussette"
“An Altesse vinified without sulfur, with beautiful aromatic complexity (brioche, white flowers, peach, Nashi pear). On the palate, it offers a full-bodied, honeyed texture.” (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve) This exquisite bottle showcases the aroma and delights of the Altesse. An exceptional Roussette!
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Eye
Light gold color
Nose
Expressive notes of acacia and honeysuckle, with a lovely fresh, fruity, floral, and citrusy scent
Palate
Rich, smooth, mineral, and well-balanced, with a finish featuring subtle notes of mint and fresh almonds, complemented by the delicate bitterness of the Altesses de Grande Origine
Serve
At 10-12°C
Apogee
Will develop greater complexity after one or two years in the cellar
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with fish, gougères, a fillet of perch or féra, and scrambled eggs with porcini mushrooms.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 14.5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the wine:
An Altesse vinified without sulfur, with lovely aromatic complexity (brioche, white flowers, peach, Nashi pear). On the palate, it offers a full-bodied, honeyed texture.
About the estate:
André and Daniel Genoux revived the family estate in 2001. They purchased and completely renovated the magnificent 12th-century fortress that serves as the winery. 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 improved significantly, 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 has now been certified. Daniel Genoux and Yann Pernuit primarily cultivate Roussette (1.2 ha) and Arbin (4 ha).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
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 wine:
This wine is characterized by a note of dried apple; it stands out for its smoothness and finishes with a hint of licorice.
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 sourced from the surrounding hillside and glacial moraine soils. The Mondeuse grape dominates production, accounting for two-thirds of the vineyard’s total area. Winemaking is now carried out using indigenous yeasts and without sulfur, often with whole-cluster fermentation. 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.
Customer Rating
3.4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN YVES D. Published on February 13, 2020
A somewhat light wine; lacks character; a bit of a disappointment
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Review by Mr. EDOUARD D. Published on May 14, 2023
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Review and opinion by Mr. RAMEAU X. Published on September 8, 2021
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Review and comment by Mr. YOLAND M. Posted on May 30, 2020
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Review and comment by Mr. STEPHANE R. Posted on January 13, 2020
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