Jacquere is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Savoie, France.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for green apple, pear, citrus, freshly cut grass and herbaceous.
The regions that matter for it are Savoie.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high-yielding vigour and a preference for cool.
Watch for the synonyms: Martin-Côt and Molette de Montmelian.
At the table it suits tartiflette, eggplant parmigiana and smoked trout fishcakes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Martin-Côt, Molette de Montmelian.
Bottles to look for.
- Andre & Michel Quenard Savoie Chignin Vieilles Vignes, France
- Camille & Mathieu Apffel Avant la Tempete, Savoie Apremont, France
- Charles Gonnet Savoie Chignin, France
- Domaine Blard & Fils Cuvee Thomas, Savoie Apremont, France
- Domaine Carrel & Senger Savoie Jongieux Blanc, France
- Domaine de Chevillard Jacquere, Savoie Apremont, France
- Domaine de l'Idylle Vieille Vigne, Savoie Cruet, France
- Domaine des Ardoisieres Cuvee Schiste, IGP Vin des Allobroges, France
Jacquere: common questions
01.What does Jacquere taste like?+
02.Where is Jacquere from?+
03.Where is Jacquere grown?+
04.What food pairs with Jacquere?+
05.What else is Jacquere called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.