Domaine Louis Magnin - Chignin Bergeron 2017
Savoie
White
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Drink or Keep
90/100
RVF
"A full and tasty wine
"Measured but expressive, notable tension for a Bergeron." (Le Guide RVF 2022). Suave and fine, the palate is carried by a singular tension of flowery, spicy and candied notes.
Features
Estate
Domaine Louis Magnin
Cuvée
Chignin Bergeron
Vintage
2017
Designation
Savoie Chignin Bergeron
Region
Savoie
Grape varieties
100% Roussanne
Terroirs
Clay-limestone scree soils
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Gentle, long pressing using a pneumatic press after static settling, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Breeding
In stainless steel vats
Alcohol content
12.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale yellow colour
Nose
Rich expression with floral, spicy and candied notes
Mouth
Suave and fine, the palate is carried by a precise minerality.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with trout-type fish, snails, Valais raclette or Reblochon tartiflette...
Domaine Louis Magnin
Savoie
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
The Magnin couple are among the emblematic figures of the Savoyard vineyards. These two hard-working vineyard enthusiasts, who have been certified organic since 2012, have decided to reduce the estate to three hectares from the 2018 harvest. A short range indeed, but in white as in red, the wines are a thing of beauty.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (guide 2022) 90/100
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Measured but expressive, notable tension for a Bergeron.
About the domain :
This traditional estate has played a key role in the contemporary history of Savoyard vineyards. Although the surface area has shrunk, Louis Magnin's meticulous work in both vineyard and winery has enabled him to reach new heights of expression in both red and white wines. A perfectionist, he demonstrates a consistency through his different vintages that few producers in this region can match. Less opulent than in the past, the whites emphasize mineral intensity. Among the mondeuses, flamboyant but destined for ageing, we continue to prefer (often, but not this year!) vat-aged cuvées to those aged in barrels.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. GILLES B. Published on 29/12/2023
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