Château de Mérande - 1248 Apremont 2024
91/100
RVF
"A crisp, floral, and invigorating white wine!"
The date 1248 on this vintage refers to a catastrophe that occurred at that time, when a massive rockslide buried part of the Chambéry gorge and the Grésivaudan Valley. The vines for this wine were planted on this scree by the family’s grandfather in 1919. Today, this cuvée captivates us with its floral aromas, refreshing minerality, and beautiful fruity structure.
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Nose
Floral and mineral, with notes of orchard fruit
Palate
Floral, fresh, with notes of citrus and verbena
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with lake-caught fish, sesame-coated salmon, raclette...
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
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 (2025 guide) 91/100 (2023 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
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. ALEXANDRE B. Published on July 13, 2026
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