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Château de Mérande - Arbin Mondeuse La Belle Romaine 2023

Name: Château de Mérande - Arbin Mondeuse La Belle Romaine 2023
Brand: Mérande Castle
Price: 16.90 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.6 (5 reviews)

Savoie|Red wine|Organic

3.6/5 (2022 / 5 customers)

90/100

RVF

(2022 Vintage Notes)

thresher

distinguished

entrecôte

flagship vintage

biodynamics

"Its finesse and elegance are the hallmark of the estate."

An exceptional vintage—floral, fruity, and spicy—that truly captures the essence of Savoie. The nose offers a complex bouquet of violet, peony, and iris, while the palate is flavorful and refined, highlighted by a beautiful mineral freshness. The tannins can be sharp when young but become fine and silky after one or two years of aging.

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Estate

Château de Mérande

Vintage

Arbin Mondeuse La Belle Romaine

Vintage

2023

Designation

Savoie

Region

Savoie

Grape Varieties

100% Mondeuse

Regions

Glacial moraine covered with Kimmeridgian limestone scree

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Maceration of whole and partially destemmed grape clusters for about ten days, followed by natural fermentation without exogenous yeasts or added SO2

Livestock Farming

In stainless steel tanks on fine lees without stirring

Alcohol content

12%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Shiny, purplish 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 fine and silky after one or two years of aging

Serve

At 15-16°C

Open

1 hour before serving for young vintages

Drink before

2029

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with Savoyard charcuterie, Tome des Bauges cheese, rabbit stew, or a “marchand de vin” rib steak...

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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 magnificent 12th-century fortress that serves as their wine cellar. Wishing to reserve the Domaine Genoux brand for mass-market retailers, 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 to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100 (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 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

(2022 vintage)

3.6/5

based on 5 reviews