Domaine Louis Magnin - Chignin Bergeron Verticale 2011

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

A young vineyard of a dozen years or so, producing a wine of good tension and opulence, with notes of candied oranges. In a more austere phase when we tasted it in March, it will need to be waited for or decanted.

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

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 achieve the highest levels 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.