Savoie

Savoie's vineyards occupy steep Alpine slopes near lakes, with limestone among their soils. Jacquère, Altesse, Gringet and Mondeuse make fresh white and red wines with varying texture.

Place: Savoie, Savoie
Wine context: Jacquère · Altesse · Gringet · Mondeuse · Chardonnay
Good for: Light Jacquère whites, fuller Altesse and peppery Mondeuse reds.
Look for: Vin de Savoie · Roussette de Savoie · Seyssel · Crépy

Atlas locationSavoie · Savoie46.31° N · 6.34° EOpen in Atlas

Steep Alpine slopes, lakes and limestone shape this Savoie wine area. Jacquère gives light, crisp whites, while Altesse, sold as Roussette, has more texture and a longer finish. Gringet is closely tied to Ayze and Domaine Belluard. Mondeuse makes peppery, structured reds. Vin de Savoie, Roussette de Savoie, Seyssel, Crépy and Crémant de Savoie are the local appellations. A village or vineyard name on the label gives a more specific origin.

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Elsewhere in Savoie

Bugey7 producersWest of Savoie, Bugey is known for sparkling Cerdon and still wines from Chardonnay, Altesse, Gamay and Mondeuse. Limestone hills and cool nights keep the wines fresh in this Alpine-influenced area.

Producers in Savoie

Producer profiles

Domaine du GringetSavoie domaine working with Gringet in sparkling wine and still whites, including La Bergerie and the single vineyard Le Feu.

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