Domaine André & Michel Quenard, Chignin Persan 2023
Domaine André & Michel Quenard, Chignin Persan 2023
Price: 27,00€
DESCRIPTION
Persan is a rare and ancient Alpine grape variety, saved from oblivion by a few passionate winegrowers like the Quenard family. Planted on the ferruginous clay hillsides of Chignin, it yields wines of a deep color and a unique tannic structure, built for aging.
Domaine André & Michel Quenard vinifies this treasure in a traditional and careful manner. The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo a long maceration (one month) to extract the grape variety's full complexity. The one-year aging in demi-muids (large oak barrels) allows the tannins to develop a patina without masking the fruit, and the wine is bottled without added sulfur until bottling, with no fining or filtration.
This 2023 vintage unveils a racy and profound palate, marked by smoky notes, meat jus, and fresh grape. It is a wine of character that will pair perfectly with rich dishes such as beef bourguignon, game, or duck breast.
REGION
Savoie
France
Savoie is a mountainous French wine region near the Swiss border. The region is highly fragmented by its mountain terrain. The cool climate of Savoie explains why lively white wines dominate production. Although reds struggle to ripen in this kind of climate, Savoie is the home of Mondeuse, a red grape used to make wines with a marked bitterness.
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A very original red wine. It is powerful, a little untamed, with smoky flavors. You must like wines of character!