Made from the best parcels of Arbin's emblematic terroir, Cuvée les Terres Brunes is distinguished by its ferruginous clay-limestone soil. This wine has a complex, fruity, smoky nose and an intense, dense palate with aromas of raspberry and peony. of raspberry and peony. A fine terroir wine...
Features
Estate
Domaine André et Michel Quenard
Cuvée
Mondeuse Arbin Terres Brunes
Vintage
2018
Designation
Savoie
Region
Savoie
Grape varieties
100% Mondeuse
Terroirs
The best parcels of Arbin, a terroir of brown earth (ferruginous clay-limestone) on steep slopes where the vines are worked by hand.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional in order to preserve all the authenticity of this grape variety's fruit.
Breeding
Half in oak barrels and the other half in vats, for 11 months
Alcohol content
12.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep purple colour
Nose
Complex with fruity, floral, raspberry, peony and smoky notes
Mouth
Intense, dense raspberry and peony aromas, young but supple tannins
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Apogée
2021-2024
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with black pudding, oven-roasted duck, grilled shoulder of lamb, barbecued leg of lamb, smoked sausage, etc.
Domain André and Michel Quenard
Savoie
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
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 (guide 2021) 15/20 (Good wine)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
on 9 reviews
Note and review by M. NICOLAS P. Published on 18/02/2022
The 2018 is a good wine, but disappointing compared to the 2015, which was exceptional. Inconsistent quality from bottle to bottle, unless it stores poorly. An almost undrinkable bottle due to dominant fermentation aromas.
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Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 01/11/2021
On tasting a second bottle 9 months apart, the sharp, edgy tannins of Arbin 2018 have mellowed: the palate has gained in suppleness and the acidity is less aggressive. On the other hand, the ripeness of the fruit and the nuance of spicy aromas remain unchanged, contributing to a good overall balance. balance. Pleasant length, fresh and light. A score of 3.7 for this Mondeuse, designed for ageing, but lacking the finesse of Château De Mérande's La Belle Romaine. Friends enjoyed this wine served at 16° with crêpes des Alpages (Reblochon made with raw milk and 13-month matured Savoy ham), accompanied by a generous plate of Grisons meat.
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Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN B. Published on 20/05/2021
Rustic.
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Note and review by M. BERNARD L. Published on 01/03/2021
Did not reach 2016 levels but remains well above regional production
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Note and review by M. FRANCK CLARINETTI CLARINETTO A. Published on 19/06/2024
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Note and review by M. GABRIEL D. Published on 23/03/2024
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Note and review by M. GILLES B. Published on 29/12/2023
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Note and review by M. JOEL Z. Published on 08/10/2022
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Note and review by Mme CATHERINE M. Published on 14/08/2022
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