Chignin-Bergeron Opus Orange 2025 Domaine du Côteau de Tormery

Chignin-Bergeron Opus Orange: a bold interpretation of Roussanne

The Chignin-Bergeron Opus Orange from Domaine Guillaume Quenard – Coteau de Torméry offers an original take on a great Savoyard grape variety. Made from Roussanne, locally known as Bergeron, this cuvée is vinified according to the principles of orange wines, with a skin maceration that reveals a new aromatic and tactile dimension.

This ancestral method allows for the gentle extraction of compounds present in the grape skins, resulting in a wine with a luminous color, a unique texture, and remarkable complexity. Far from being a mere trend, Opus Orange reflects the estate's desire to explore new expressions of the Savoyard terroir while respecting the identity of the grape variety.

On the palate, this cuvée combines alpine freshness, depth, and a subtle tannic structure that makes it as captivating as it is elegant.

Domaine Guillaume Quenard, between tradition and innovation

Located on the slopes of Chignin, Domaine Guillaume Quenard continues a family story deeply rooted in the Savoy vineyard. The Coteau de Torméry benefits from a privileged environment where steep slopes, sunny exposures, and limestone soils allow local grape varieties to express their full personality.

While the estate remains faithful to the great classics of Savoy, it also explores innovative vinifications when these allow for the revelation of another facet of the terroir.

Opus Orange fits into this approach. The vinification respects the grape and prioritizes balance over technical demonstration.

A cuvée born out of curiosity

This orange wine perfectly illustrates the estate's desire to evolve practices while remaining true to its identity.

Each vintage thus retains a strong personality, without ever losing its connection to its origin.

Chignin-Bergeron Opus Orange and the richness of the Torméry terroir

The Chignin-Bergeron Opus Orange originates from the slopes of Torméry, one of the most qualitative sectors of the appellation.

The clay-limestone soils, enriched with limestone debris, ensure excellent drainage and promote a slow maturation of Roussanne.

The alpine climate brings significant temperature variations between day and night. This natural freshness allows the grapes to maintain beautiful tension despite their ripeness.

The skin maceration then reinforces the structure of the wine without masking the finesse inherent to Bergeron.

A maceration that changes the perception of the grape variety

Unlike a classic white vinification, the skins remain in contact with the juice for a controlled period.

This technique adds more texture, aromatic complexity, and a delicate tannic framework that distinguishes great orange wines.

A tasting experience of freshness and complexity

The wine presents a beautiful golden hue with amber reflections.

The first nose reveals aromas of dried apricot, orange zest, peach, quince, and dried flowers.

After a few moments, notes of black tea, sweet spices, light honey, citrus peel, and candied fruits appear.

On the palate, the attack is ample while maintaining a beautiful tension.

The texture, slightly tannic, adds depth without heaviness.

The finish is distinguished by remarkable persistence, where mineral freshness, candied citrus, and spices intertwine.

Another vision of Bergeron

The Chignin-Bergeron Opus Orange retains the aromatic identity of Roussanne while developing a more gastronomic dimension thanks to the maceration.

Its balance between power, freshness, and structure makes it a particularly original cuvée.

Technical sheet

• Appellation: Chignin-Bergeron
• Producer: Domaine Guillaume Quenard – Coteau de Torméry
• Cuvée: Opus Orange
• Region: Savoie
• Grape variety: 100% Roussanne (Bergeron)
• Soils: Clay-limestone and limestone debris
• Harvest: Manual
• Vinification: Skin maceration (orange wine)
• Aging: Adapted to the vintage profile
• Serving temperature: 11 to 13 °C
• Aging potential: 6 to 10 years

The maceration durations and aging methods may vary slightly depending on the vintage to preserve the balance of the cuvée.

Chignin-Bergeron Opus Orange at the table

Thanks to its structure and freshness, this cuvée opens a wide range of gastronomic pairings.

It pairs well with both reimagined Savoyard cuisine and Mediterranean or Oriental recipes.

Sweet spices, roasted vegetables, and noble fish particularly highlight its personality.

The best food and wine pairings

• Poultry with sweet spices.
• Vegetable tagine.
• Alpine trout.
• Saffron risotto.
• Sweet vegetable curry.
• Aged Tomme de Savoie.
• Beaufort from the Alps.
• Levantine cuisine.

This versatility makes Opus Orange a true gastronomic wine.

An evolution that enriches its complexity

Young, the Chignin-Bergeron Opus Orange captivates with its aromatic brilliance and tension.

After a few years in the bottle, it develops notes of dried fruits, infusion, honey, wax, and oriental spices.

The structure then gains harmony while the finish becomes even more persistent.

Proper storage conditions will allow for full appreciation of this evolution.

Why choose this cuvée?

The Chignin-Bergeron Opus Orange will appeal to enthusiasts looking for:

• a true terroir orange wine;
• an original expression of Roussanne;
• a confidential Savoyard cuvée;
• a gastronomic wine;
• an innovative approach without renouncing the identity of the terroir.

This bottle offers a different tasting experience, ideal for curious enthusiasts.

Tasting advice

Serve this cuvée between 11 and 13 °C.

Opening it thirty to forty-five minutes before serving will allow the bouquet to reveal all its complexity.

Use a large white wine glass to enhance the expression of aromas and texture.

A bottle for discovery enthusiasts

The Chignin-Bergeron Opus Orange will naturally find its place at a gastronomic meal, a skin maceration wine tasting, or among fans of terroir wines.

Its unique style makes it a memorable cuvée.

Discover the cuvées from Coteau de Torméry

The Chignin-Bergeron Opus Orange showcases all the creativity of Domaine Guillaume Quenard and the richness of Savoyard terroirs.

Also find our selection of Savoie wines, Chignin-Bergeron, and cuvées from Domaine Guillaume Quenard – Coteau de Torméry at Cave Le Mouton Rouge to discover other expressions of Bergeron and alpine grape varieties.

To deepen your knowledge:

• https://www.domaine-guillaume-quenard.fr
• https://www.vinsdesavoie.com
• https://www.inao.gouv.fr

A cuvée that pushes the boundaries of Chignin-Bergeron

The Chignin-Bergeron Opus Orange demonstrates that a great terroir can also express itself through innovative vinifications when they serve the grape.

Thanks to the quality of Bergeron, the precision of skin maceration, and the expertise of Domaine Guillaume Quenard, this cuvée combines freshness, complexity, and personality.

It will captivate demanding orange wine enthusiasts as well as Savoy lovers in search of an original interpretation of an emblematic grape variety.