André et Michel Quenard - Chignin-Bergeron blanc Le Grand Rebossan 2021
Savoie
White
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Drink or Keep
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"Cuvée star
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
2021
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
2031
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
Savoie
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 91/100 (Vintage 2020)
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.
Customer reviews
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