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Château de Mérande - Roussette de Savoie Son Altesse 2018

Name: Château de Mérande - Roussette de Savoie Son Altesse 2018
Brand: Mérande Castle
Rating: 3.4 (5 reviews)

Savoie|White wine|Organic

3.4/5 (5 customers)

14,5/20

RVF

14,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

highness

complex

honeyed notes

"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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Estate

Château de Mérande

Vintage

Roussette de Savoie Son Altesse

Vintage

2018

Designation

Savoie

Region

Savoie

Grape Varieties

100% Altesse

Regions

Glacial moraine covered with clay-limestone sediments

Viticulture

Certified biodynamic cultivation; trained using the Royat cordon method with 3 spurs, each with a maximum of 2 buds

Grape Harvest

Hand-harvested grapes selected through a rigorous initial sorting process in the vineyard

Wine Production

Gentle, extended pressing of whole clusters; natural fermentation without additives (yeast or SO2) at low temperatures for 6 to 8 weeks; malolactic fermentation completed; light sulfiting at bottling

Livestock Farming

Aged in tanks on fine lees without stirring, 10% in barrels

Alcohol content

12%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Light gold dress

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 from prestigious vineyards

Serve

At 10-12°C

Apogee

Will become more complex 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 fera, and scrambled eggs with porcini mushrooms.

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 14.5/20 (Good wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the wine:

A sulfur-free Altesse 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 business in 2001. They purchased and completely renovated the magnificent 12th-century fortress that serves as their wine cellar. Wishing to reserve the Domaine Genoux brand for mass-market retailers, 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 to the Best Wines of France

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:

A note of dried apple characterizes this wine, which stands out for its suppleness and lingers with a licorice-like finish.

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