André et Michel Quenard - Chignin Gamay rouge 2020

Name: André et Michel Quenard - Chignin Gamay rouge 2020
Brand: Domaine André et Michel Quenard
Rating: 3.9 (8 reviews)

Savoie|Red wine

Savoie

Red

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3.9/5 (8 customers)

14/20

RVF

(2019 vintage notes)

gamay

accessible

character

cold meats

From beautiful limestone scree terroirs, this Gamay is a well-structured, brilliant ruby to deep red wine. Its fruity, persistent aromas are reminiscent of strawberry and raspberry. Over time, it may develop animal notes. Let yourself be tempted by its easy-drinking character, but also by its substance and solidity, making it an ideal wine to accompany all your aperitifs and meals. A low price that's making a name for itself.

Features

Estate

Domaine André et Michel Quenard

Cuvée

Chignin Gamay

Vintage

2020

Designation

Savoie

Region

Savoie

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Terroirs

Alluvial soils, limestone pebble surface, natural grassing, vines aged 30 years and over.

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Vatting: half whole bunches, half destemmed, 10-day maceration

Breeding

In stainless steel vats to preserve fresh fruit. No sulphur added until bottling.

Alcohol content

13.5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Bright ruby to deep red color

Nose

Expressive with persistent fruity notes reminiscent of strawberry and raspberry

Mouth

A fruity, full-bodied, easy-drinking wine. It offers great depth, substance and a good foundation even in its youth.

Serve

AT 13°C

Drink before

2024

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with charcuterie, poultry, grilled white meats (barbecue) and salads.

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

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

Rated wine (guide 2021) 14/20 (Vintage 2019) (Good wine)

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.9/5

out of 8 reviews