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The Savoie: a journey in altitude

The wine region of Savoie, nestled in the French Alps, is renowned for its picturesque beauty as well as its unique wines. This high-altitude vineyard (between 250m and 500m) with steep slopes also boasts a great diversity of grape varieties (23) and offers a complete wine experience. Thus, while the white wines are predominant (70% of production), delicious reds, rosés and sparkling wines are also produced.Browse with La Cave Éclairée the most beautiful IGP and AOP of the region, all at the best price!

The grape varieties of Savoie

The most emblematic white grape variety of Savoie is most certainly the Jacquère (50% of the vineyard). It generally gives rise to a fresh, lively, and fruity white wine, expressing notes of citrus and white flowers with a beautiful minerality. The cuvées produced from this grape variety generally pair very well with seafood and shellfish, fish, salads, but also raclette and certain cheeses like Reblochon.

The indigenous grape variety Altesse, also known as Roussette, is also very widespread. The variety produces still white wines but also sparkling wines. Its aromatic profile mainly evolves around notes of citrus, peach, pear, honey, and sometimes exotic aromas like pineapple or mango. Its body can be quite generous, but a nice acidity also defines it. Delicious pairings can be imagined with raclette, tartiflette, fondue, salads, and fish.

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

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

On the red and rosé side, the three varieties to remember are the Gamay, the Pinot noir and the Mondeuse. The latter, originating from the region, produces fresh, fruity, and refreshing wines, exuding a very nice 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 in the Bugey. The predominant grape variety here is the Roussette (or Altesse) but Chardonnay can 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 AOP Chignin is often considered the finest cru of Savoie. It indeed benefits from exceptional conditions and its vineyard has clay-limestone soils mostly exposed south to southeast. There are magnificent white wines mainly produced from Jacquère but also red wines based on Mondeuse, Pinot Noir, and Gamay.

Furthermore, the AOC Chignin-Bergeron benefits from 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 vary from limestone to clay and marl, contributing to the complexity of the wines. The alpine influences, with their harsh winters and hot summers, give the wines of Savoie a distinctive freshness and a beautiful aromatic liveliness.

Savoie is therefore an exciting destination for wine enthusiasts seeking discoveries. With its indigenous grape varieties, its fresh and aromatic wines, its distinct AOPs, and its mountainous terroirs, the region offers a unique wine experience. So, whether you wish to taste 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, do not hesitate to contact La Cave Éclairée ! We work exclusively with the domaine Anne-Sophie & Jean-François Quénard, which wonderfully illustrates the diversity of the region's appellations and grape varieties!

Savoie wine delivery

Have you fallen for a domain, a grape variety (Mondeuse, Jacquère, etc.) or an AOP from the region (Roussette, Chignin, Chignin-Bergeron, Bugey, etc.) ? La Cave Éclairée offers you several delivery options to suit your needs, all at the best price ! Relay point delivery, standard home delivery or Express home delivery are among the choices we offer to fit your schedule and budget.

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