Chignin-Bergeron 2022

Domaine Claude Quenard & Fils is based in Chignin, Savoie, where the Quenard family has farmed since 1905. Originally a Carthusian farm, the domaine shifted to viticulture in the 1960s under Claude Quenard, and expanded further with his sons in the 1980s. By 2000, all chemical treatments had been eliminated, and organic certification followed soon after. Now in the hands of third-generation winemaker Vincent Quenard, the estate spans 20 hectares on steep scree slopes at 350m altitude—ideal for native Savoie varieties like Jacquère, Altesse, Roussanne, Mondeuse, and Persan. Vincent has also launched an on-site organic brewery, adding a modern edge to this leading low-intervention domaine. Winemaking Detail: Manually harvested followed by a brief soft pressing for 3 hours. Full malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, before being racked onto fine lees for 12 months ageing in stainless steel.

Manually harvested followed by a brief soft pressing for 3 hours. Full malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, before being racked onto fine lees for 12 months ageing in stainless steel.

Waxy yellow apple; quince; lemon curd and wet stones on the nose. A violet, perfumed touch too. The palate is soft and concentrated; with notes of yellow plum and sultanas; backed by a touch of quince and white nut. Finishes on pure mouthwatering acidity.

Baked fish, Comte, Foie Gras, Pork-Chop

Savoie is a mountainous wine region in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, spread across four departments: Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Isère, and Ain. It borders Switzerland, the Jura, and Bugey, with a continental climate shaped by alpine and Mediterranean influences. Vines are typically planted on slopes between 250 and 550 metres, benefiting from south-facing exposure and the moderating effects of nearby rivers and lakes. The result is a surprisingly warm microclimate, where vineyards often share space with apricot, fig, and almond trees. Soils are varied—ranging from limestone scree and glacial moraines to river terraces and clay over stone—all shaped by the geological upheavals that formed the Alps.