Château de Mérande - Roussette de Savoie Son Altesse 2018
Savoie
White
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14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
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14,5/20
RVF
"An exceptional Roussette
"An altesse vinified without sulfur, with a lovely aromatic complexity (brioche, white flowers, peach, nashi pear). On the palate, it's full-bodied and honeyed." (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve) This beautiful bottle bears witness to the perfume and delights of Altesse. An exceptional Roussette!
Features
Estate
Château de Mérande
Cuvée
Roussette de Savoie Son Altesse
Vintage
2018
Designation
Savoie
Region
Savoie
Grape varieties
100% Altesse
Terroirs
Glacial moraine covered with clay-limestone sediments
Viticulture
Certified biodynamic cultivation, Royat cordon cultivation with 3 spurs of 2 eyes maximum
Harvest
Manual from a 1st severe sorting in the vineyard
Winemaking
Gentle, long pressing of whole bunches, natural fermentation without input (yeast or SO2), at low temperature for 6 to 8 weeks, malo done, light sulfiting at bottling.
Breeding
In vats on fine lees without stirring, 10% in barrels
Alcohol content
12%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Light gold dress
Nose
Expressive notes of acacia and honeysuckle, with a lovely fruity, floral and citrus freshness.
Mouth
Rich, supple, mineral and well-balanced, a finish with subtle notes of mint and fresh almonds supported by the delicate bitterness of Altesses de grande origine.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Apogée
Will gain in complexity after one or two years in the cellar
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Pairs well with fish, gougères, perch or perch fillet, scrambled eggs with porcini mushrooms.
Château de Mérande
Savoie
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 14.5/20 (Good wine)
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the wine:
An altesse vinified without sulfur, with a lovely aromatic complexity (brioche, white flowers, peach, nashi pear). The palate is full-bodied and honeyed.
About the domain :
André and Daniel Genoux relaunched the family business in 2001. They bought and completely renovated the splendid 12th-century fortress that now serves as the winery. Wishing to reserve the Domaine Genoux brand for mass distribution, they put the spotlight on Château de Mérande: 12 hectares between Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte and Apremont (most of which is in Arbin), with well-calibrated, carefully-crafted wines focused on Mondeuses. In 2008, under the impetus of Yann Pernuit (the estate's partner for 10 years), the vineyard was converted to biodynamic viticulture, and the wines have progressed considerably, gaining in precision and depth. Intense and full-bodied, Mondeuses are wines to lay down.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
In 2009, the entire estate (12 ha) was converted to biodynamic viticulture, and is now certified. Daniel Genoux and Yann Pernuit work mainly with roussette (1.2 ha) and arbin (4 ha).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 14.5/20 (Good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
A note of dried apple characterizes this wine, which stands out for its suppleness and lingers on to a licorice finish.
About the domain :
Committed to low yields and manual harvesting, brothers André and Daniel Genoux took over the Château de Mérande buildings in 2001. Committed to biodynamic viticulture, this estate in the Arbin cru produces a wide range of wines from the surrounding hillside and glacial moraine soils. Mondeuse dominates production, occupying two-thirds of the vineyard area. Vinification is now carried out with indigenous yeasts and without sulfur, often with whole grapes. The cuvées Latitude N45, La Noire, Le Comte Rouge and La Belle Romaine brilliantly illustrate the current revival of the Savoyard vineyard and the immense potential of its emblematic red grape variety.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.4/5
out of 5 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN YVES D. Published on 13/02/2020
wine a little lacking in character small disappointment
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Note and review by M. EDOUARD D. Published on 14/05/2023
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Note and review by M. RAMEAU X. Published on 08/09/2021
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Note and review by M. YOLAND M. Published on 30/05/2020
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Note and review by M. STEPHANE R. Published on 13/01/2020
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