Chignin-Bergeron, Savoie, France
Opens like a Savennières, three hours later it’s creamier and rounder like a lemon Meringue pie. Ripe apricot, honey, beeswax, chive, acacia, lemon, cream Fraiche, lemon pie, stony minerality, richly textured on the palate with the right amount of phenolics and an ultra long and pleasing finish. Such a lovely wine!! Elevated acidity. Medium gold in color.
Opens like a Savennières, three hours later it’s creamier and rounder like a lemon Meringue pie. Ripe apricot, honey, beeswax, chive, acacia, lemon, cream Fraiche, lemon pie, stony minerality, richly textured on the palate with the right amount of phenolics and an ultra long and pleasing finish. Such a lovely wine!! Elevated acidity. Medium gold in color.
Jul 21st, 2021
I expected a crisp mountain wine but the aroma is like a slightly oxidized chenin blanc. Ripe apples, spice, honey, and fresh flowers. Smooth, full-bodied, tart apple. A touch of tannin. Don't drink too cold.
I expected a crisp mountain wine but the aroma is like a slightly oxidized chenin blanc. Ripe apples, spice, honey, and fresh flowers. Smooth, full-bodied, tart apple. A touch of tannin. Don't drink too cold.
Dec 23rd, 2020
Blogger/Director of Communications and Financial Operations Rosenthal Wine Merchant
This wine is gorgeous. Aromatics hint at the complexity you get on the palate. 2010 was a very good year for the Magnins, who were able to pick later than usual and even got a touch of botrytis in this wine.
This wine is gorgeous. Aromatics hint at the complexity you get on the palate. 2010 was a very good year for the Magnins, who were able to pick later than usual and even got a touch of botrytis in this wine.
2 people found it helpfulApr 7th, 2015
Probably the best Roussane I've ever had. A touch of residual sugar in this deep and golden Savoie highlight.
Probably the best Roussane I've ever had. A touch of residual sugar in this deep and golden Savoie highlight.
2 people found it helpfulJun 3rd, 2014
Love this wine. I would have guessed huet chenin Blanc blind. Deep, rich and decadent. Tons going on here. Layers upon layers. Honey, apricots, rich lemon meringue, almost like lemons off the grill. This is not a laser beam acidity wine. This covers the entire palate.
Love this wine. I would have guessed huet chenin Blanc blind. Deep, rich and decadent. Tons going on here. Layers upon layers. Honey, apricots, rich lemon meringue, almost like lemons off the grill. This is not a laser beam acidity wine. This covers the entire palate.
1 person found it helpfulSep 6th, 2016
Smokey lemons and hints of slate and hay
Smokey lemons and hints of slate and hay
Feb 9th, 2014
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Roussane through the lens of Savoie, yes please!
Roussane through the lens of Savoie, yes please!
Jan 29th, 2016Interesting wine from Domaine Louis Magnin. I’ve had more experience with his Mondeuse (Red) and the Rousette (2nd White). My first time having his pure Roussanne, which is released with some age on it. The wine wine had a nice saline finish, and was lively on the palate. A hit with three of the four dishes we paired it with at my first visit to Anton’s: mousse of chicken livers and hearts; Spaghetti Anchoiade; Grilled Pork Chop with Apple Sauce; and Dry-aged Duck with Red Peas & Sour Cherries. The sauce for the red peas (almost lentil like) has a spice that didn’t work with the wine, but the duck itself was very nice. All around a very good experience, both the restaurant and the wine.
Interesting wine from Domaine Louis Magnin. I’ve had more experience with his Mondeuse (Red) and the Rousette (2nd White). My first time having his pure Roussanne, which is released with some age on it. The wine wine had a nice saline finish, and was lively on the palate. A hit with three of the four dishes we paired it with at my first visit to Anton’s: mousse of chicken livers and hearts; Spaghetti Anchoiade; Grilled Pork Chop with Apple Sauce; and Dry-aged Duck with Red Peas & Sour Cherries. The sauce for the red peas (almost lentil like) has a spice that didn’t work with the wine, but the duck itself was very nice. All around a very good experience, both the restaurant and the wine.
Mar 14th, 2020
