Its exceptional terroir and "of this parcel result in this magical cuvée every year. cuvée, unique in Savoie for its balance, structure, minerality and and concentrated aromas of blueberry, violet, sweet spices and cedar. A great wine for laying down!
Features
Estate
Château de Mérande
Cuvée
Arbin Mondeuse La Noire
Vintage
2019
Designation
Savoie
Region
Savoie
Grape varieties
100% Mondeuse
Terroirs
Glacial moraine covered with calc-shist
Viticulture
Certified biodynamic cultivation. Cordon de Royat with 2 spurs of 2 eyes maximum
Harvest
Manual from the micro-terroir of Mérande. Whole bunches are gently placed in vats.
Winemaking
The whole bunches are carefully placed in vats where they ferment for several weeks in the old-fashioned way, with light crushing during the first week.
Breeding
Malolactic fermentation in new 500-litre oak barrels, then aged on fine lees.
Alcohol content
12%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep, almost black colour
Nose
Complex, expressive bouquet of very ripe, almost candied black and red fruit. Spicier, empyreumatic notes also provided by the solar frame.
Mouth
Savory and racy. The attack is straightforward, the body impressive and full of tasty tannins exploring a balsamic register. The finish is persistent. Even better in a few years
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with venison stew, hare à la royale, prime rib...
Château de Mérande
Savoie
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
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
Rated 17.5/20 (Vintage 2017) (Grand vin)
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 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
2/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. FRANCOIS J. Published on 10/02/2023
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