Domaine Partagé - Gilles Berlioz

Chignin Cricri 2024

Chignin | White | 2024

Domaine Partagé - Gilles Berlioz

Chignin Cricri 2024

Chignin | Blanc | 2024

A unique grape variety to the region, Jacquère de Combafort et Pré Callet is grown on clay-limestone soils with a southwestern exposure, which optimizes ripening conditions. The vines, ranging from 49 to 72 years old, are planted at high density, enhancing the concentration of aromas. This wine, which is not chaptalized, is distinguished by its golden straw color and green highlights. Careful winemaking reveals a unique aromatic complexity and perfect balance.

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Country of originFrance
RegionSavoie
AppellationChignin
Grape variety(ies)Jacquère
CertificationOrganic and Biodynamic
WinemakingAged in stainless steel tanks
Soil TypeClay-limestone
Alcohol content10.0%
Regular price 31,90€
Chignin Cricri 2024
31,90 €

How to enjoy this wine?

Cuvée Profile

Light | Mineral

Serving Recommendations

Serve between 10° and 12°

Aging Potential

2 to 5 years

Our Review of the Cuvée

This wine offers a rich and captivating sensory experience. On the nose, it is a dance of stewed fruit with thiolic and earthy notes, evoking flint, elderberry, and hints of cooked peach and grapefruit. Hints of boxwood and peppermint add freshness. On the palate, the liveliness surprises from the very first sip, underscored by a pronounced mineral tension. The texture is delicate, almost silky, and each sip delivers a perfectly orchestrated explosion of flavors, culminating in a dazzling finish.

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Domaine Partagé - Gilles Berlioz

Savoie | France

Gilles Berlioz’s approach is evident in vineyards tended almost like a garden, where each vine is pruned to reveal its unique character. Here, the Jacquère and Altesse varieties develop a density unusual for Savoie, characterized by crystalline fruit and pronounced complexity. The morainic soils impart a subtle tension that structures the whole, while the aging—often long but discreet—softens the edges without dampening the wines’ energy. These cuvées exhibit the candor characteristic of estates that harvest at just the right ripeness, with a luminous touch and a quiet depth. It is patient, transparent work that demonstrates just how capable Chignin is of producing white wines of great stature.