Château de Mérande - Chignin Bergeron Le Grand Blanc 2019
15/20
RVF
1*Étoile
Hachette
"A perfectly balanced Roussanne"
This rich, golden Grand Blanc has a juicy, fairly lively texture. It makes a generous impression and evokes the creaminess of a very ripe apricot. The fruit’s character is highlighted by a briny finish. A Chignin-Bergeron that combines great richness with freshness.
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Eye
Deep golden color
Nose
Floral, mineral, and apricot notes
Palate
Rich and velvety, reminiscent of the creaminess of a ripe apricot, with a mineral finish and a hint of bitterness from fresh almonds
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs beautifully with pan-seared foie gras, a fillet of féra, Bresse chicken, summer Beaufort cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
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
Wine rated 1*Star (2018 vintage) (A very successful wine)
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 15/20 (2018 vintage) (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 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
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. JEAN LUC G. Published on April 3, 2023
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