André et Michel Quenard - Chignin-Bergeron Les Terrasses 2024
1*Étoile
Hachette
"A well-balanced Roussanne"
Also known as Roussanne, Bergeron, the prince of Savoie wines, is a distinguished nectar with exquisite aromas. Here, it develops smoky aromas, quince, and ripe fruit. The balance between richness and freshness is ideal. It can be enjoyed at any time, especially with festive dishes such as pan-fried foie gras, langoustines, and of course lobster. Tasty and fresh, this is a lovely spicy and subtle white wine.
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Eye
Pale gold color with bright highlights
Nose
Offers an expressive and pleasant bouquet of exotic fruits and flowers, with aromas of apricot, mango, lilac, acacia, and dried fruit.
Mouth
Frank attack, nice volume with clear aromatic intensity, good balance between richness and freshness, lingering finish with a hint of lemon.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with pan-fried foie gras, langoustines, lobster, white fish...
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
This large 28-hectare estate was long run by André and Michel. Guillaume, Michel's son, arrived in 2009. The estate is located on the steep slopes of Torméry, south of Chignin. It was Guillaume's grandfather who replanted the vineyard in the 1950s. The estate avoids herbicides as much as possible but cannot work all its plots by hand. Guillaume is experimenting with organic farming on the two and a half hectares he took over to form the Côteau de Torméry estate. He is also experimenting with ageing in large oak barrels or sandstone vats. A wide and consistent range with promising innovations.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2025 guide) 1*Star (2023 vintage) (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the estate:
Michel Quénard took over the family estate, founded by his grandparents, in 1976. His son Guillaume joined him in 2009, after studying at the Beaune wine school and then at the Changins engineering school (Switzerland), and took over the reins of this estate, one of the most renowned in Savoie, which produces wines of consistently high quality, both red and white.