Savoie
Jacquère for many fresh whites, Altesse for Roussette de Savoie, Mondeuse noire for reds.
To get started
Apremont and Les Abymes introduce Jacquère; Arbin is a reference for Mondeuse. Chignin-Bergeron is a Roussanne white, locally called Bergeron. Roussette de Savoie is linked to Altesse. Crémant de Savoie adds sparkling wines.
Key grapes
Jacquère — A reference for fresh, delicate Savoie whites. Serve cool, then let the glass warm slightly to compare aromas.
Altesse — The white grape of Roussette de Savoie. Compare Roussette de Savoie and Apremont to explore Altesse and Jacquère.
Mondeuse noire — A Savoie red grape to discover around Arbin. Taste slightly chilled with roast poultry; observe the tannins.
Pinot Noir — Finesse, red fruit and a clear sense of place. Serve it slightly cool and watch its perfume open in the glass; too much warmth accentuates alcohol.
Roussanne — A Rhône white grape also known as Bergeron in Savoie. Compare Chignin-Bergeron with a Rhône white of known blend: note texture, acidity and oak.
Compare regions
Compare regions in the same country too: the same grape can produce different wines as climate, site and producer choices change.
Style descriptions are guides, not rules: vintage, vineyard, blending and maturation change the result.
