2022 Quenard Claude et Fils Chignin

Certified organic & biodynamic from this revered Savoie maker. From vines up to 60 years of age planted on marl limestone. Just 11% alcohol & 100% Jacquère from Chignin the rockstar cru for Jacquère - it's taut & racy with saline notes but also no shortage of fruit - white stone fruits in the main.  The nose is plush & belies the really trim shape of the wine.  Thirty minutes or so is required from opening to see the true complexity of this wine & no doubt has plenty of upside in bottle too. 

91 Points, Mike Bennie – “Jacquere in a very light and somewhat typical frame for Savoie. Bio/organic producer of high repute. Skittish, lean white wine, very bright and thirst-slaking in its style albeit I went searching for a bit more when tasting. You can see the appeal in the high refreshment factor, this would be ideal with fondue me thinks, all crisp lemon juice and green apple crunch with light, briny mineral elements, a touch of mintiness and some fennel notes in the mix. Pleasing, easy, lively.”