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Item Number: 6832
UPC: None
Country: France
Region: Savoie
Appellation/AVA: Vin de Savoie AOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): Jacquère
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 11.5
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Winemaking Notes: No herbicide or synthetic fertilizers are used in cultivation. The grapes are harvested manually. The juice is aged in barrel on its lees for 12 months, then aged in tank for 4 months.
Tasting Notes: "A beautiful opaque golden color introduces a softly floral, ‘cidery’ fragrance; the palate is densely textured yet very ‘clean’, with flavors of nutmeg, cinnamon, and plantain." - Jeremy Quinn
Food Pairing: Curried Chicken Salad
About Savoie: The Savoie region is located in the eastern French Alps on the border of Switzerland. Its wine shares many characteristics with its neighbor. The region is known for its tourism, and much of the wine is drunk locally. Most of the wines are white and sold under the appellation Vin de Savoie, though there are several other appellations in the region. The mountain slopes aren’t hospitable for viticulture, so you’ll find much of the vineyards (which total about 1800 hectares) in the flatlands, valleys, or on the banks of the river Rhone. Seventeen crus can append their names to the appellation, including Chautagne and Jongieux. About two-thirds of wine made in the region is white, and you can expect it to be crisp, delicate, and often chaptalized (as the Swiss do), with essentially alpine characteristics. The most popular varietal is Jacquere, a relation of Chardonnay, which is also grown in the region. Discover Savoie: Not Just for Fondue: The Fresh Whites of Savoie (The Wall Street Journal), Wine Tours in Savoie, France (the guardian)
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