Château de Mérande - Chignin Bergeron Le Grand Blanc 2019
15/20
RVF
1*Étoile
Hachette
“A perfectly balanced Roussanne”
This rich, golden-hued Grand Blanc boasts a juicy, lively texture. It makes a generous impression, evoking the creaminess of a ripe apricot. The fruit’s character is highlighted by a salty 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 perfectly with pan-seared foie gras, a fillet of féra, Bresse chicken, or 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 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
Wine rated 1*Star (2018 vintage) (A very successful wine)
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 15/20 (2018 vintage) (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 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
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. JEAN LUC G. Posted on April 3, 2023
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