Domaine Anne-Sophie Quenard 'Les Deux Jean' Persan 2022

Winemaking

Anne-Sophie Quénard represents a new generation of Savoyard winemakers dedicated to reviving indigenous alpine varietals and their terroir expression. Her approach emphasizes minimal intervention in the cellar, allowing the delicate character of Persan—one of Savoie's rarest grapes—to speak clearly in the glass. She sources from low-yielding, meticulously tended vineyard parcels that reflect her commitment to quality over volume.

Tasting Notes

This elegant alpine red opens with fragrant red cherry and wild strawberry aromas, layered with subtle white flowers and a distinctive mineral undertone that speaks to its mountain origins. On the palate, the wine reveals a refined structure with bright, refreshing acidity and flavors of red stone fruit mingled with white pepper and a hint of crushed slate. The finish is clean and persistent, marked by fine, silky tannins and a lingering saline minerality that's characteristic of Persan at its best.

Producer

Domaine Anne-Sophie Quénard is a small, quality-focused estate in Savoie working with some of the region's most distinctive and underappreciated grape varieties. The domaine's emphasis on traditional viticulture and natural winemaking practices reflects a philosophy of letting place and fruit guide the final wine, rather than imposing a commercial style.

Terroir

Savoie's alpine vineyards sit in the shadow of the French Alps, where glacial soils, cool nights, and dramatic diurnal temperature swings create ideal conditions for aromatic, crystalline wines. Les Deux Jean's steep vineyard parcels benefit from the region's mineral-rich, decomposed granite soils and a continental climate tempered by cool mountain air, which preserves the delicate aromatics and bright acidity that define Persan.

Food Pairings

Serve this with sautéed mushrooms and fresh herb salad, or pair it with roasted quail with thyme and black pepper. It also shines alongside charcuterie and aged Comté cheese—a classic Savoyard combination that lets the wine's mineral precision and red fruit elegance take center stage.