In a few dates...
1995 and 1998
We, Denis, then Didier, take over...
2001 to 2004
Re-cultivation of a few “heroic” plots on the famous southern slopes of our mountain “La Savoyarde”.
The future vintages of Chignin Bergeron will soon be released!
2005
First vintages of Chignin Bergeron
“Exception” and “Saint Anthelme”
2007
Entry into the Guide to the Best Wines of the Revue des Vins de France 2007
“New domain” mention
Cuvée “Exception” 2005 rated 16/20
2008
RVF Guide 2008
“Area to follow” mention
Cuvée “Exception 2006” rated 17/20
2009
RVF Guide 2009
“1 Star Estate” Award
Cuvée “Exception 2007” rated 16.5/20
1996 | SAVOY WINES, WINTER WINES
Another time...
the one where the wines of the Savoyard colleagues, and ours,
with labels tinged with baroque and obsolescence (like the example opposite), "entertained" tourists during our winter seasons. But that was without taking into account that the Savoyard valleys possess some jewels where nature had managed to concentrate all the elements. These bits of terroir have been known since the dawn of time but it was still necessary to look closely and use a little perseverance and insolence to awaken this reality. We were right...
2001 – 2010 | RETURN “IN THE STEEP”
On the best terroirs
Our family vineyards, located exclusively in the commune of Chignin, in the western part of La Savoyarde, are not sufficient to ensure the economic balance of our small estate. We also want to concentrate our vineyard on the best terroirs. In this respect, the southern slopes of La Savoyarde are emblematic, but remain uncultivated due to their steep slope (abandoned during the First World War, due to a lack of able-bodied workers).
The bet is strong
So, we brought together the multiple owners and launched the project to rehabilitate the hillside, which had been returned to its natural state for over a century (before, top photo, and after, bottom photo). Two or three colleagues followed us. We created and shared a network of steep paths to access the top of the plots. The challenge was significant; almost no one before us in Savoie had really attempted the experiment on such exposed slopes.
10 years later…
The first three vintages (2005, 06 and 07) of the "Exception" cuvée, emblematic of this epic, propelled us among the 10 or so Savoie estates listed in the RVF Guide . In 2009, the estate was awarded its First Star*. Ten years later, the bet was won. The place became legendary. Capable of producing white wines of extraordinary definition.
1996 | FIRST BOTTLES
"Another time..."
tinged with baroque and obsolescence, "entertained" the tourists of our winter seasons... But that was without taking into account that the Savoyard valleys possess some jewels where nature had managed to concentrate all the elements. These pieces of land have been known since the dawn of time but it was still necessary to look closely and use a little perseverance and insolence to awaken this reality . We were right...
2001 – 2010 | RETURN “IN THE STEEP”
"On the best terroirs"
Our family vineyards, located exclusively in the commune of Chignin, in the western part of Savoy, are not sufficient to ensure the economic balance of our small estate. Our desire is also to concentrate our vineyard on the best terroirs. On this point, the southern slopes of Savoy are emblematic , but remain uncultivated due to their steep slope (abandoned during the First World War, due to a lack of able-bodied workers).
"The bet is high"
So, we brought together the multiple owners and launched the project to rehabilitate the hillside, which had returned to its natural state over a century ago.
Two or three colleagues follow us. We create and share a network of steep paths to reach the top of the plots. The challenge is high; almost no one before us in Savoie has really attempted the experience on such exposed slopes...
"10 years later..."
The first three vintages (2005, 06 and 07) of the "Exception" cuvée, emblematic of this epic, propelled us among the 10 or so Savoie estates listed in the RVF Guide. In 2009, the estate was awarded its First Star*. Ten years later, the bet was won. The place became legendary. Capable of producing white wines of extraordinary definition.
Learn more about the story!
1885-1995 | Our Family History
Discover the beginnings of our estate, the story of our grandparents, the journey from mixed farming to wine-growing.
2010 to Now | A New Beginning
Discover how the family estate was reinvented, transitioning from conventional viticulture to organic certification. It became vital for our soils, our terroir, and our wines. to change method.