“La Belle Romaine is Château de Mérande’s flagship Mondeuse wine. It offers immediate notes of rose and violet. The palate is flavorful, with well-integrated tannins and a spicy finish.” (Le Guide RVF 2025). An exceptional wine—floral, fruity, and spicy—that truly captures the essence of Savoie.
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Eye
A bright, deep purple color
Nose
A complex bouquet of violet, peony, and iris
Palate
Delicious and elegant, with a beautiful, deep mineral freshness and tannins that can be sharp when young but become refined and silky after one or two years of aging
Serve
At 15-16°C
Open
1 hour before serving for young vintages
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with Savoyard charcuterie, Tome des Bauges cheese, rabbit stew, or a wine merchant’s ribeye...
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 (mostly 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 regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
In 2009, the entire estate (12 hectares) transitioned 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 (2025 guide) 90/100
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:
La Belle Romaine is Château de Mérande’s flagship Mondeuse wine. It offers immediate notes of rose and violet. On the palate, it is flavorful with well-integrated tannins and a spicy 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 vineyard and the immense potential of its iconic red grape variety.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Ms. ROMANE T. Posted on April 8, 2025
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Review by Mr. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Posted on 12/27/2024
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