AOP Savoie Wine Chignin Bergeron Philippe Ravier 2022 75cl

Winemaking

After careful sorting, the grapes are gravity-fed into the press. After pressing, the must is protected from air and oxidation by CO2 inerting. The grape juice is then cold-settled at approximately 2°C for 36 to 48 hours, followed by settling. Alcoholic fermentation lasts about a month. This is followed by malolactic fermentation, which lasts approximately two months. Once fermentation is complete, a light lees stirring (bâtonnage) begins after several tasting tests. The wine is then aged on its lees for 6 to 9 months.

The bottling is done by us at the property.

Tasting notes

Intense color, golden hue, with green and amber highlights. Initially restrained by a brioche note that subtly blends with a smoky character, the nose readily reveals the abundant intensity of a luscious expression where boozy fruit mingles with floral, candied, and spicy notes: biscuit, flint and musk, meadowsweet, apricot liqueur, candied citrus kernels and candied citrus, cardamom, and licorice stick. The palate offers the opulent power of a robust tableau encompassing the honeyed generosity of the aromatics, the smooth creaminess of the texture, and the delicate minerality's resistance to languor.

Geology

Municipalities of Chignin, Francin, and Montméllian, facing due south. Limestone scree from the Bauges massif, poor and stony soils.