Domaine de Chevalier Bernard Jongieux Mondeuse 2023

Tasting Notes

Mondeuse is a rare red wine grape found on the sloped vineyards of France’s Savoie region. The Bernard family grows a mere three hectares of this unique variety in the towns of Jongieux and Billième. To enhance their wine’s fruit character, they vinify the grape clusters whole, leaving them in vat for 8 to 9 days before pressing. Look for inviting raspberry, cherry and violet aromas offset by a hint of freshly turned earth and black pepper. The palate is bright and refreshing, with a harmony of blueberry, cranberry and black currant flavours. The long length transitions into an appealingly tart finish. Delicious paired with tourtière and mushroom gravy or black truffle pappardelle. Drink 2024 – 2029. Louise Wilson Cormier – Master of Wine. September 2024.