Savoie Cruet is a sub-region of Savoie, France.
Jacquère leads the plantings, with Aligoté, Altesse, Chardonnay and Mondeuse Blanche alongside it.
The ground underneath is limestone and marl.
The climate is continental, running alpine and notable rainfall.
The vineyards themselves read as mountains, steep sites and valley floor.
Dry white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp characteristics.
Labels here fall under the Vin de Savoie.
Names to look for on a shelf: Cellier de la Baraterie and Domaine de l’Idylle.
At the table these bottles work with white fish, light pasta dishes, cheese fondue and grilled vegetables.
Serve at 7 to 10°C.
Keeps for 2 to 3 years.
In the glass.
Dry white: Crisp characteristics.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- Vin de Savoie
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Cellier de la Baraterie Jacquere, Savoie Cruet, France
- Domaine de l'Idylle 'Alpine Jacquere', Savoie Cruet, France
- Domaine de l'Idylle Vieille Vigne, Savoie Cruet, France
At the table.
- White fish
- Light pasta dishes
- Cheese fondue
- Grilled vegetables
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 7 to 10°C.
- Keeps for 2 to 3 years.
Nearby regions.
Savoie Cruet: common questions
01.What grapes is Savoie Cruet known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Savoie Cruet make?+
03.Where is Savoie Cruet?+
04.What food goes with Savoie Cruet wine?+
05.How long does Savoie Cruet wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Savoie guide.