Chevallier-Bernard 'Marestel' Roussette de Savoie, France 2022
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DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
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Chevallier-Bernard is a family-run domaine in Jongieux, nestled in the heart of Savoie. Their ‘Marestel’ bottling comes from the appellation’s most prized cru, perched on steep limestone slopes above Lac du Bourget. Made exclusively from the native Altesse grape (locally known as Roussette), this is a rich yet racy alpine white with serious aging potential.
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WINEMAKER: Philippe Chevallier and family
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FARMING: Sustainable, with manual vineyard work and low-intervention practices
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VARIETY: 100% Altesse (Roussette)
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TERROIR: From the Marestel cru, a south-facing limestone amphitheater with marl and glacial scree, located at high elevation near the village of Jongieux. Cool alpine winds and significant diurnal variation preserve acidity and aromatic precision.
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VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes are gently pressed and fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation is typically completed to balance acidity.
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AGING: Aged on fine lees for 9–12 months in stainless steel tanks, with occasional bâtonnage to enhance texture.
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TASTING NOTES: Aromas of honeysuckle, apricot, alpine herbs, and beeswax. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet lifted, with flavors of ripe pear, citrus oil, honeycomb, and a chalky, saline finish. Builds weight with air and ages gracefully.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Raclette, roast poultry with herbs, alpine cheeses, or seared scallops with brown butter
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SCORES:
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Vinous (prior vintage): 91 – “A serious, cellar-worthy Savoie white.”
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Chevallier-Bernard is a family-run domaine in Jongieux, nestled in the heart of Savoie. Their ‘Marestel’ bottling comes from the appellation’s most prized cru, perched on steep limestone slopes above Lac du Bourget. Made exclusively from the native Altesse grape (locally known as Roussette), this is a rich yet racy alpine white with serious aging potential.
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WINEMAKER: Philippe Chevallier and family
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FARMING: Sustainable, with manual vineyard work and low-intervention practices
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VARIETY: 100% Altesse (Roussette)
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TERROIR: From the Marestel cru, a south-facing limestone amphitheater with marl and glacial scree, located at high elevation near the village of Jongieux. Cool alpine winds and significant diurnal variation preserve acidity and aromatic precision.
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VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes are gently pressed and fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation is typically completed to balance acidity.
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AGING: Aged on fine lees for 9–12 months in stainless steel tanks, with occasional bâtonnage to enhance texture.
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TASTING NOTES: Aromas of honeysuckle, apricot, alpine herbs, and beeswax. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet lifted, with flavors of ripe pear, citrus oil, honeycomb, and a chalky, saline finish. Builds weight with air and ages gracefully.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Raclette, roast poultry with herbs, alpine cheeses, or seared scallops with brown butter
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SCORES:
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Vinous (prior vintage): 91 – “A serious, cellar-worthy Savoie white.”
-
Chevallier-Bernard is a family-run domaine in Jongieux, nestled in the heart of Savoie. Their ‘Marestel’ bottling comes from the appellation’s most prized cru, perched on steep limestone slopes above Lac du Bourget. Made exclusively from the native Altesse grape (locally known as Roussette), this is a rich yet racy alpine white with serious aging potential.
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WINEMAKER: Philippe Chevallier and family
-
FARMING: Sustainable, with manual vineyard work and low-intervention practices
-
VARIETY: 100% Altesse (Roussette)
-
TERROIR: From the Marestel cru, a south-facing limestone amphitheater with marl and glacial scree, located at high elevation near the village of Jongieux. Cool alpine winds and significant diurnal variation preserve acidity and aromatic precision.
-
VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes are gently pressed and fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation is typically completed to balance acidity.
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AGING: Aged on fine lees for 9–12 months in stainless steel tanks, with occasional bâtonnage to enhance texture.
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TASTING NOTES: Aromas of honeysuckle, apricot, alpine herbs, and beeswax. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet lifted, with flavors of ripe pear, citrus oil, honeycomb, and a chalky, saline finish. Builds weight with air and ages gracefully.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Raclette, roast poultry with herbs, alpine cheeses, or seared scallops with brown butter
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SCORES:
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Vinous (prior vintage): 91 – “A serious, cellar-worthy Savoie white.”
-
Chevallier-Bernard is a family-run domaine in Jongieux, nestled in the heart of Savoie. Their ‘Marestel’ bottling comes from the appellation’s most prized cru, perched on steep limestone slopes above Lac du Bourget. Made exclusively from the native Altesse grape (locally known as Roussette), this is a rich yet racy alpine white with serious aging potential.
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WINEMAKER: Philippe Chevallier and family
-
FARMING: Sustainable, with manual vineyard work and low-intervention practices
-
VARIETY: 100% Altesse (Roussette)
-
TERROIR: From the Marestel cru, a south-facing limestone amphitheater with marl and glacial scree, located at high elevation near the village of Jongieux. Cool alpine winds and significant diurnal variation preserve acidity and aromatic precision.
-
VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes are gently pressed and fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation is typically completed to balance acidity.
-
AGING: Aged on fine lees for 9–12 months in stainless steel tanks, with occasional bâtonnage to enhance texture.
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TASTING NOTES: Aromas of honeysuckle, apricot, alpine herbs, and beeswax. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet lifted, with flavors of ripe pear, citrus oil, honeycomb, and a chalky, saline finish. Builds weight with air and ages gracefully.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Raclette, roast poultry with herbs, alpine cheeses, or seared scallops with brown butter
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SCORES:
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Vinous (prior vintage): 91 – “A serious, cellar-worthy Savoie white.”
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