Roussette de Savoie Marestel Wine: Grapes, Style and Bottles

Signature grapes

Bottles to find

Roussette de Savoie Marestel is an appellation of Roussette de Savoie, France.

The vineyards are given over to Altesse.

Vines root into limestone.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes and steep sites.

Dry white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows complemented by hints of almond.

Quality is codified by the AOC, which is worth reading off the label.

Pour them alongside grilled fish, chicken with cream sauce and cheese platter.

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Soil

Limestone

Climate

Continental

Terrain

SlopesSteep sites

Styles

dry white

In the glass.

Dry white: Complemented by hints of almond.

Grapes planted here.

01 AltesseDominant Read → 02 Jacquère Read →

03 Mondeuse

04 Gamay Read → 05 Pinot Noir Read →

Classifications.

Bottles to look for.

Chevallier-Bernard Roussette de Savoie Marestel, France
Domaine Dupasquier 'Fleur d'Altesse', Roussette de Savoie Marestel, France
Domaine Dupasquier Roussette de Savoie Marestel, France
Eugene Carrel & Fils Roussette de Savoie Marestel, France
Eugene Carrel & Fils Tradition, Roussette de Savoie Marestel, France
La Cave du Prieure Roussette de Savoie Marestel, France

At the table.

Grilled fish
Chicken with cream sauce
Cheese platter

Serving and cellaring.

Serve at 10 to 12°C.
Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

01 Vin de SavoieFrance Read → 02 FrangyFrance Read → 03 Vin de Savoie JongieuxFrance Read → 04 ChablisFrance Read → 05 Roussette de SavoieFrance Read →

Roussette de Savoie Marestel: common questions

01.

What grapes is Roussette de Savoie Marestel known for?

Altesse is the signature grape of Roussette de Savoie Marestel.

02.

What kind of wine does Roussette de Savoie Marestel make?

Roussette de Savoie Marestel produces dry white wine.

03.

Where is Roussette de Savoie Marestel?

Roussette de Savoie Marestel is an appellation in France.

04.

What food goes with Roussette de Savoie Marestel wine?

Try grilled fish, chicken with cream sauce and cheese platter.

05.

How long does Roussette de Savoie Marestel wine age?

Keeps for 3 to 5 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Roussette de Savoie guide.