Château de Mérande - Chignin Bergeron Le Grand Blanc 2024
91/100
RVF
16/20
Jancis Robinson
"Take a bite of a ripe apricot—it's a real treat!"
This Grand Blanc, with its deep golden-yellow color, offers surprising floral notes. Its fresh, mineral, and apricot-like character is the hallmark of a Bergeron of fine origin. On the palate, it is generously full-bodied and evokes the creaminess of a ripe apricot. The finish is enhanced by a slight bitterness of fresh almonds and minerality. It will perfectly complement pan-seared foie gras, Bresse poultry, or summer Beaufort cheese.
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Eye
Deep golden yellow color
Nose
Floral, mineral, and apricot notes
Palate
Rich and velvety, reminiscent of the smoothness of a very ripe apricot, with a mineral finish and a hint of bitterness from fresh almonds
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2029
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 production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
André and Daniel Genoux revived the family business in 2001. They purchased and completely renovated the splendid 12th-century fortress, which now serves as a wine cellar. 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 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 des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100 (2022 vintage)
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 from the surrounding hillside and glacial moraine soils. The Mondeuse grape 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.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2023 guide) 16/20 (2022 vintage)
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