Domaine Quenard Jacquère 'Vieilles Vignes 1930' Savoie Chignin 2023
$47.00
Description
An old-vine offering of the native Savoie white grape Jacquere. A crisp white wine with an intense minerality. Delightfully fruity nose with aromas of peach, citrus, and nectarine with a dusting of minerals. The same succulent fruits flow through the palate, backed by bright acidity.
Ranked second among the wines from this region with respect to number of awards won: the 2022 vintage was awarded 2 stars from the Guide Hachette des Vins.
The Savoie is a picture of fairy-tale perfection: snow-capped peaks, rolling hills, and sparkling mountain streams. This idyllic region is where Michel Quenard farms twenty-two hectares of vineyards along the steep slopes around Chignin. The domaine was started in the 1930s by Michel's grandfather. Though he slowly increased his vineyard holdings, he mostly sold off his wine. It wasn’t until 1960 that Michel’s father, André, began bottling under their own label. Michel joined the domaine in 1976. Today, he is joined by his sons, Guillaume and Romain.