André et Michel Quénard - Chignin-Bergeron blanc Le Grand Bossan 2016

Name: André et Michel Quénard - Chignin-Bergeron blanc Le Grand Bossan 2016
Brand: Domaine André et Michel Quenard
Rating: 4.3 (12 reviews)

Chignin-Bergeron|White wine

Savoie

White

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Drink or Keep

4.3/5 (12 customers)

16,5/20

RVF

15,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

"A very fine sample, combining fatness of texture and finesse of flavour. Generous fruit with heady floral notes. One hopes to find this depth and élan again after bottling." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019 - RVF) A great Chignin-Bergeron!

Features

Estate

Domaine André et Michel Quenard

Cuvée

Le Grand Bossan

Vintage

2016

Designation

Chignin-Bergeron

Region

Savoie

Grape varieties

100% Roussanne.

Terroirs

South-facing limestone scree soils. Average age of vineyard: 50 years.

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Very mature manuals with rigorous selections

Winemaking

Gentle, progressive pneumatic pressing. Temperature-controlled fermentation. Very long alcoholic fermentation under the action of indigenous yeasts, factors of authenticity and complexity. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally during aging.

Breeding

In oak barrels for around 11 months, on very fine lees that are regularly resuspended.

Alcohol content

13%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Golden colour with almost reddish highlights

Nose

Notes of honey and vanilla, the sweetness of white and spring flowers on a fresh, toasty texture.

Mouth

Rich and structured, already honeyed in its youth, with toasty notes from the foudre. Excellent balance and finesse on the palate. Good ageing potential.

Serve

AT 12°C

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with scallop crumble with leek cream, foie gras and mushroom risotto, grilled lobster with mango salsa.

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2019 guide) 15.5/20 (Very good wine)

Domaine rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

About the domain :

This 28-hectare estate has long been run by André and Michel. Michel's son Guillaume joined in 2009. The estate is located on the steep slopes of Torméry, south of Chignin. It was the grandfather who led its replanting in the 1950s. The estate avoids herbicides as much as possible, but cannot work all its plots by hand. Guillaume is trying his hand at organic farming on the two and a half hectares he took over to create the Côteau de Torméry estate. He is also experimenting with ageing in foudres or stoneware. A wide, coherent range with promising innovations.

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

Michel Quénard took over the family domaine, founded by his grandparents, in 1976. His son Guillaume joined him in 2009, after studying at the Lycée Viticole de Beaune and then at the Changins engineering school in Switzerland, and has since taken the helm of one of Savoie's most renowned estates, with a very consistent quality in both red and white wines.

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

Wine rated (2019 guide) 16.5/20 + Favorite (Very good wine)

About the wine:

A very fine sample, combining fatness of texture and finesse of flavour. Generous fruit with heady floral notes. We hope to find this depth and élan again after bottling.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4.3/5

out of 12 reviews