Château de Mérande - Chignin Bergeron Le Grand Blanc 2023
91/100
RVF
16/20
Jancis Robinson
"Biting into a ripe apricot—what a treat!"
This Grand Blanc, with its deep golden yellow color, has surprising floral notes. Its fresh, mineral, and apricot character is typical of a Bergeron of fine origin. On the palate, it is generous and reminiscent of the creaminess of ripe apricots. The finish is enhanced by a slight bitterness of fresh almonds and minerality. It will perfectly complement pan-fried foie gras, Bresse poultry, or summer Beaufort cheese.
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Eye
Deep golden yellow color
Nose
Floral, mineral, and apricot notes
Mouth
Generous and creamy, reminiscent of ripe apricots, with a mineral finish and a slight bitterness of fresh almonds.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with pan-fried foie gras, féra fillet, Bresse poultry, summer Beaufort cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
André and Daniel Genoux relaunched the family business in 2001. They bought and completely renovated the splendid 12th-century fortress that serves as the wine cellar. Wishing to reserve the Domaine Genoux brand for large-scale distribution, they promoted Château de Mérande: 12 hectares between Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte and Apremont (most of which is in Arbin), producing well-balanced, carefully crafted wines, mainly from Mondeuse grapes. In 2008, under the impetus of Yann Pernuit (a partner in the estate for 10 years), the vineyard was converted to biodynamic farming, and the wines have greatly improved, gaining in accuracy and depth. Intense and full-bodied, the Mondeuses are wines to keep.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
In 2009, the entire estate (12 hectares) converted to biodynamic farming and is now certified. Daniel Genoux and Yann Pernuit mainly work with Roussette (1.2 hectares) and Arbin (4 hectares) grapes.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2024 guide) 91/100 (2022 vintage)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Committed to low yields and manual harvesting, brothers André and Daniel Genoux took over the Château de Mérande buildings in 2001. Committed to biodynamic farming, this estate located in the Arbin cru offers a wide range of wines from the surrounding hillsides and glacial moraines. Mondeuse dominates production, occupying two-thirds of the vineyard area. Vinification is now carried out using indigenous yeasts and without sulfur, often with whole clusters. The Latitude N45, La Noire, Le Comte Rouge, and La Belle Romaine cuvées brilliantly illustrate the current revival of the Savoyard vineyard and the immense potential of its emblematic red grape variety.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rating (2023 guide) 16/20 (2022 vintage)
Customer rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Ms. DORIS T. Published on 08/04/2025
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Review and opinion by Ms. JANINE D. Published on 03/17/2025
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