Domaine Denis Jeandeau - Saint-Véran - Cuvée Hommage - Magnum - White - 2022

Wine:

A Top Pick from the Selection Committee with a 94/100 rating, the 2022 Saint-Véran Cuvée Hommage White Magnum embodies Denis Jeandeau’s signature style, bringing together texture, brightness, depth, and finesse. With balanced aging and perfect ripeness, it unveils beautiful notes of white fruit and a touch of honeyed richness. The wine has a generous, full-bodied character, perfectly balanced by a long, refreshing, and mouthwatering finish. Truly remarkable!

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Whole grapes pressed. Vinification with indigenous yeasts and ageing in barrels of one to 8 wines. Bottled on 15 November 2023.

Color:

Intense gold.

Nose:

Aromas of white fruit highlighted by gentle honeyed notes.

Palate:

Generous and inviting, with refined, delicate flavors, this Cuvée Hommage unfolds with a beautifully balanced, refreshing acidity—a true delight!

Temperature:

À servir entre 10 et 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Shellfish gratin, pâté en croûte, pan-fried frogs, a few snails in puff pastry and herb butter, small fry, sweetbreads, poultry or fish cooked in cream.

Cellar aging:

Enjoy now through 2032, and even beyond for true enthusiasts.

Celebrated by top Michelin-starred chefs, Denis Jeandeau became nothing short of a phenomenon. His wines featured on the lists of Régis Marcon, Le Pré Catelan, Lameloise, Arpège, L’Ambroisie, Guy Savoy, and many more.

Rightly awarded 2 stars by the prestigious RVF guide for several years, he was widely regarded as one of the most gifted winemakers of his generation. We shared his story and success in the pages of Racines, our magazine dedicated to the people behind the wines.

Having supported him from the very beginning, we were deeply honoured when his family entrusted us with the final bottles he produced.