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Savoie: a journey to new heights

The wine region of Savoie, nestled in the French Alps, is renowned for its picturesque beauty and unique wines.This high-altitude vineyard (between 250m and 500m), set on steep slopes, also boasts a great diversity of grape varieties (23) and offers a truly unique wine experience. While white wines are by far the majority (70% of production), delicious red, rosé and sparkling wines are also produced. Explore with La Cave Éclairée the finest IGP and AOP wines of the region, all at the best price!

The grape varieties of Savoie

The most iconic white grape variety of Savoie is certainly the Jacquère (50% of the vineyard). This grape variety generally produces a fresh, lively, and fruity white wine, expressing notes of citrus and white flowers with a beautiful minerality. The cuvées made from this grape pair particularly well with seafood and shellfish, fish, salads, but also raclette and certain cheeses such as Reblochon.

The indigenous grape variety Altesse, also known as Roussette, is also very widespread. This variety produces both still and sparkling white wines. Its aromatic profile mainly features notes of citrus, peach, pear, honey, and sometimes exotic aromas such as pineapple or mango. The texture can be quite generous, but it is also defined by a lovely acidity. Delicious pairings can be imagined with raclette, tartiflette, fondue, salads, and fish.

Still in white, Roussanne, locally known as Bergeron, allows the production of white wines with a golden hue and aromas of apricot, peach, mango, as well as floral notes such as hawthorn and acacia. On the best terroirs, the wines produced can be cellared for several years.

Finally, Chasselas, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, but also Malvoisie, Molette, and Mondeuse blanche are also found in the region.

For reds and rosés, the three main varieties to remember are the Gamay, the Pinot Noir and Mondeuse.This latter, native to the region, produces a fresh, fruity, and thirst-quenching wine, exuding a very lovely aromatic finesse (notes of red and black fruits, spicy aromas, etc.) and presenting a certain tannic structure. Magnificent age-worthy wines can be produced thanks to this grape variety.

Appellations and Terroirs of Savoie

The Savoie wine region is very vast. Thus, the regional AOC Savoie extends from the shores of Lake Geneva to the south of Chambéry, encompassing 52 municipalities.

The regional AOP Roussette de Savoie extends along the banks of the Rhône and into the Bugey area. The main grape variety here is Roussette (or Altesse), but Chardonnay may also be used.When a cru name is claimed (e.g., Roussette de Savoie Frangy), the use of Altesse is then mandatory at 100%.

The Chignin AOP is often considered the finest cru of Savoie.  It indeed benefits from exceptional conditions, and its vineyard features clay-limestone soils, mostly facing south to southeast. Here, you will find magnificent white wines mainly produced from Jacquère, but also red wines made from Mondeuse, Pinot Noir, and Gamay.

Furthermore, the Chignin-Bergeron AOC shares the same terroir as the Chignin appellation. The only difference here lies in the mandatory use of the Bergeron (Roussanne) grape variety. Other AOPs also exist, such as Seyssel or Bugey.

In general, the Savoyard vineyard is characterized by steep slopes exposed to the sun but benefiting from the coolness of the surrounding mountains. The soils can range from limestone to clay and marl, contributing to the complexity of the wines. Alpine influences, with
their harsh winters and warm summers, give Savoie wines a distinctive freshness and a beautiful aromatic liveliness.

Savoie is therefore an exciting destination for wine lovers in search of new discoveries. With its indigenous grape varieties, its fresh and aromatic wines, its distinct AOPs, as well as its mountainous terroirs, the region offers a unique wine experience.Here is the English translation, maintaining all original HTML elements and structure: Thus, whether you wish to enjoy a light and fruity white wine or explore fresh and spicy red wines, let yourself be surprised by the authentic character of the region. Of course, if you need advice, don’t hesitate to contact La Cave Éclairée ! We work exclusively with the Anne-Sophie & Jean-François Quénard estate which perfectly illustrates the diversity of appellations and grape varieties in the region!

Savoie wine delivery

Have you fallen for an estate, a grape variety (Mondeuse, Jacquère, etc.) or a regional AOP (Roussette, Chignin, Chignin-Bergeron, Bugey, etc.) ? La Cave Éclairée offers you several delivery options to suit your needs, all at the best price ! Delivery to a pick-up point, standard home delivery, or Express home delivery, these are just some of the choices we provide to fit your schedule and your budget.

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