André et Michel Quenard - Chignin-Bergeron blanc Le Grand Rebossan 2019

Name: André et Michel Quenard - Chignin-Bergeron blanc Le Grand Rebossan 2019
Brand: Domaine André et Michel Quenard
Rating: 4 (18 reviews)

Chignin-Bergeron|White wine

Savoie

White

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Drink or Keep

4/5 (18 customers)

16/20 Coup de Cœur

RVF

15,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

(2018 Vintage ratings)

roussanne

pan-fried foie gras

model of success

"Confidential vintage

Combining fatness and finesse in texture, already honeyed in its youth with toasty notes from the foudre, Le Grand Rebossan remains at the summit in terms of expressiveness and fullness. A cuvée that has established itself as a model in the region, and whose evolution will be interesting to follow over at least a decade of cellaring.

Features

Estate

Domaine André et Michel Quenard

Cuvée

Le Grand Rebossan

Vintage

2019

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

13.5%

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

2029

Food and wine pairing

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

Domain André and Michel Quenard

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 15.5/20 (Vintage 2018) (Very good wine)

Domain 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

Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded 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

Rated 16/20 Coup de Cœur (Vintage 2018)

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4/5

on 18 reviews

Note and review by M. THIERRY N. Published on 14/04/2022

magnificent the true mastery of roussanne good value for money at this level unknown ageing potential beautiful house