Château de Mérande - Roussette de Savoie Son Altesse 2018
14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
14,5/20
RVF
“An exceptional Roussette”
“A sulfur-free Altesse with beautiful aromatic complexity (brioche, white flowers, peach, Nashi pear). On the palate, it offers a full-bodied, honeyed texture.” (Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide) This exquisite bottle showcases the fragrance and delights of Altesse. An exceptional Roussette!
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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 de Grande Origine
Serve
At 10-12°C
High point
It will become more complex after one or two years in the cellar
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with fish, gougères, a fillet of perch or féra, or 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:
A sulfur-free wine with lovely aromatic complexity (brioche, white flowers, peach, and 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 their wine cellar. Wishing to reserve the Domaine Genoux brand for mass-market distribution, they 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, primarily made from 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 are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
In 2009, the entire estate (12 hectares) converted to biodynamic farming, and it is now certified. Daniel Genoux and Yann Pernuit primarily cultivate Roussette (1.2 hectares) and Arbin (4 hectares).
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 quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
A hint of dried apple characterizes this wine, which stands out for its smoothness 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. Mondeuse 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.
Customer rating
3.4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN YVES D. Published on 02/13/2020
A wine that's a bit light, lacking in character—a bit of a letdown
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Review by Mr. EDOUARD D. Posted on May 14, 2023
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Review by Mr. RAMEAU X. Published on September 8, 2021
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Review by Mr. YOLAND M. Posted on May 30, 2020
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Review by Mr. STEPHANE R. Posted on January 13, 2020
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