André et Michel Quenard - Chignin-Bergeron blanc Les Terrasses 2020
Savoie
White
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Drink or Keep
14/20
RVF
-
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
A son of the Roussanne grape, with its golden-white, almost russet-colored berries, Chignin Bergeron, the prince of Savoy wines, is a racy nectar with exquisite perfumes. It can be enjoyed at any time, especially with festive dishes such as pan-fried foie gras, langoustines and, of course, lobster. Tasty, full-bodied and fresh, this is a lovely white, spicy, subtle and very expressive.
Features
Estate
Domaine André et Michel Quenard
Cuvée
Les Terrasses
Vintage
2020
Designation
Chignin-Bergeron
Region
Savoie
Grape varieties
100% Roussanne. Vignes âgées d'environ 30 ans.
Terroirs
South-facing limestone scree soils. Steeply sloping vineyard built on terraces that have allowed partial mechanization.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual at very high ripeness; several harvesting passes are possible in order to select grapes according to their degree of ripeness when the year is heterogeneous.
Winemaking
Gentle, progressive pneumatic pressing. Cold settling. Long fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation is not systematically sought (blending is possible), but takes place naturally (generally in spring) if the wine so desires.
Breeding
8 months in stainless steel vats
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale gold colour with luminous highlights
Nose
An expressive, pleasant bouquet of exotic fruit and flowers, with aromas of apricot, mango, lilac, acacia and dried fruit.
Mouth
Straightforward on the attack, then shows lovely volume with clear aromatic intensity and constant elegance. Nice balance between fat and freshness, persistent finish with a hint of lemon. Pleasantly supple, generous, structured and complex.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with pan-fried foie gras, langoustines, lobster, white-fleshed fish.
Domain André and Michel Quenard
Savoie
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 14/20 (Vintage 2018) (Good wine)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.1/5
on 7 reviews
Note and review by M. THIERRY N. Published on 14/04/2022
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