"A spontaneous burst of primary, flowing fruit". (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 - RVF) This no-sulfur-added cuvée is the real deal. A profile that combines delicacy and spontaneity, while retaining the typical Mondeuse character. This cuvée will quickly become one of the appellation's must-haves!
Features
Estate
Domaine Anne-Sophie et Jean-François Quénard
Cuvée
La Déroutante
Vintage
2019
Designation
Savoie
Region
Savoie
Grape varieties
100% Mondeuse
Terroirs
Limestone and clay soils in the commune of Chignin
Viticulture
In organic conversion
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Partly whole bunches, maceration for about 15 days, pumping over and punching of the cap during maceration according to the tasting, working with indigenous yeasts and no added SO2, not even to stabilize the bottling either, which makes this Mondeuse "La Déroutante" a cuvée without added sulfite.
Breeding
1/3 in amphora and 2/3 in concrete eggs on fermentation lees, for 12 months
Alcohol content
12%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark dress
Nose
Characterized by the chalky, spicy notes characteristic of this grape variety
Mouth
"Combines spontaneity and vitality in a well-balanced proportion, with spicy, fruity aromas, fine mineral definition and a crisp, responsive structure" Olivier Turlais, Oenologue
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
Aerate the wine 1 hour after opening, shaking lightly if necessary to remove any gas.
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to tapas, magret à la plancha, risotto with porcini mushrooms and, for dessert, chocolate mousse.
Domaine Anne-Sophie et Jean-François Quénard
Savoie
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Jean-François Quénard took over from his father in 1987, and the original five hectares have been expanded through tenant farming to 17.5 hectares today, ten of which have been worked organically for the past six years (which should soon enable certification for the reds). The whites are slender, mineral, pure and pleasingly consistent. They are ideally ripe, without excess, and have great finesse. The reds are full-bodied and generous, and need to be decanted or waited for. The rest of the range is of the same ilk, with good mouthfeel and fullness. Quality is exemplary and continues to improve. The newly arrived crémant outshines the category. A sure bet!
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (guide 2022) 89/100
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Spontaneous burst of primary, flowing fruit
About the domain :
There are many Quenards and Quénards in the village of Chignin, but Jean-François stands out. We salute the quality of the work accomplished and the coherence of the vast range, which is refined each year by small touches and constitutes a landmark in a changing Savoyard wine landscape. The reds have made considerable progress and are now at a very high level. Richly endowed, vinified with only indigenous yeasts, the whites maintain just the right balance on the palate. Looking to the future, Jean-François Quénard has restructured his vineyard, which is currently undergoing organic farming certification. The estate has been passed on to his daughter Anne-Sophie, who studied at Beaune and Changins. Her first name now appears on the winery and labels.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.2/5
out of 5 reviews
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