Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours 2024 - Domaine Anne-Sophie et Jean-François Quénard

Presentation of Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours

The Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours accurately embodies the potential of great white wines from Savoie. Crafted by the estate A&S et Jean-François Quénard, this cuvée highlights one of the most renowned terroirs of the Chignin-Bergeron appellation, at the foot of the famous medieval towers of Chignin.

It is important to distinguish this cuvée from other wines of the estate. The Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours corresponds well to a parcel selection from the exposed slopes of the Savoy massif, where Roussanne, locally called Bergeron, expresses all its aromatic richness and depth.

The family estate, recognized for its demanding approach and attachment to alpine terroirs, works with particular attention to the vines to preserve freshness, balance, and authenticity.

This bottle today appeals to both mountain wine enthusiasts and gastronomy lovers looking for characterful whites that can accompany refined cuisine.

To discover the world of the estate and its various cuvées, visit the official website of Domaine A&S et Jean‑François Quénard.

Why choose a great white wine from Savoie?

The Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours impresses with its subtle balance between aromatic richness and alpine freshness. Unlike some more sun-drenched expressions of Roussanne in the Rhône Valley, this Savoyard interpretation retains much tension and finesse.

On the nose, the aromas reveal notes of ripe yellow fruits, fresh apricot, pear, and white flowers. After a few moments, more complex nuances of delicate honey, sweet spices, fresh almond, and sometimes a slight mineral touch appear.

On the palate, the attack is ample while maintaining a beautiful energy. The generous texture of the Bergeron remains perfectly balanced by a persistent freshness that extends the tasting experience.

Thus, the Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours serves as an excellent entry point into the great white wines of Savoie while offering real gastronomic potential.

Characteristics of Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours

The identity of the Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours rests on a unique combination of alpine terroir, distinctive grape variety, and family know-how.

A high-altitude Roussanne with a gastronomic profile

The Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours is made exclusively from Roussanne, locally known as Bergeron in Savoie.

The plots located on clay-limestone slopes benefit from a favorable exposure allowing for beautiful grape maturity while maintaining essential freshness for the wine's balance.

This combination of aromatic richness and natural tension gives rise to a particularly elegant profile, where ripe yellow fruits are accompanied by floral and slightly spicy notes.

The expression of the terroir remains at the heart of the estate's approach to preserving the entire identity of the Savoy vineyard.

Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours and the estate's expertise

The estate A&S et Jean-François Quénard is one of the major references in Savoie due to meticulous work in the vineyard and a particularly precise understanding of the terroirs.

The Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours benefits from careful vinification aimed at preserving the purity of the fruit and natural balance. Controlled yields allow for greater concentration while maintaining much finesse.

This approach explains why the estate's cuvées are now recognized among the finest expressions of Chignin-Bergeron.

To better understand the Savoyard grape varieties and mountain appellations, the official website of Vins de Savoie offers detailed resources on alpine terroirs.

Technical sheet

• Appellation: Chignin-Bergeron AOP
• Estate: A&S et Jean-François Quénard
• Cuvée: Au Pied des Tours
• Grape variety: 100% Roussanne (Bergeron)
• Terroir: clay-limestone slopes of Savoie
• Serving temperature: 10 to 12°C
• Cellaring potential: 5 to 10 years
• Style: ample, floral, and mineral

How to taste this Savoyard white wine?

To fully appreciate the Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours, a serving temperature between 10 and 12°C is recommended. Served too cold, the wine would lose part of its aromatic richness.

A large glass of the type used for gastronomic white wine is ideal to promote the opening of aromas and reveal the full complexity of Roussanne.

A few minutes of aeration also allow the wine to gain depth. More honeyed, spicy, and slightly toasted notes gradually appear.

Thanks to its beautiful structure, this cuvée can be enjoyed young for its freshness or kept for several years to develop even more complexity.

What food and wine pairings to favor?

The Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours has a true gastronomic dimension and pairs well with many refined cuisines.

Noble fish and mountain products

A lake trout, a meunière trout, or a fish with a light sauce pair perfectly with its freshness and ample texture.

Poultry and gastronomic dishes

Poultry with morels, creamy risotto, or delicately spiced cuisine reveal all the aromatic richness of the wine.

Aged Savoyard cheeses

Beaufort, tomme de Savoie, or Abondance offer particularly harmonious pairings thanks to the tension of Bergeron.

To deepen the food and wine pairings with gastronomic white wines, the specialized media La Revue du Vin de France regularly shares tasting advice.

You can also explore our selection dedicated to Great White Wines of Savoie to discover other expressions from alpine terroirs.

An essential reference of white wines from Savoie

The Quénard estate is now one of the most recognized signatures of the Savoy vineyard due to a constant quest for precision and authenticity.

The Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours perfectly illustrates this philosophy. Both ample, tense, and deeply gastronomic, it offers a particularly elegant expression of alpine Roussanne.

This bottle is an excellent choice to accompany a refined meal, enrich a cellar, or discover the richness of great white wines from Savoie.

Why buy Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours from our online cellar?

Choosing the Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours means discovering an emblematic cuvée of the Savoy vineyard crafted by one of the reference estates of the appellation.

Its alpine freshness, aromatic depth, and excellent aging capacity make it a sought-after wine among discerning enthusiasts.

Available in our online cellar, the Chignin Bergeron Au Pied des Tours is stored under optimal conditions to preserve all its aromatic precision. Order this great Savoyard cuvée today and explore the richness of mountain terroirs.