Savoie

Savoie is a wine region of France.

The signature grape is Jacquère, backed by Altesse, Mondeuse Noir, Roussanne and Chardonnay.

The climate is alpine.

The vineyards themselves read as hills.

Dry white wine, sparkling wine and red wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows ideal for alpine cuisine, light and effervescent, focus on freshness and light-bodied and peppery, plus three more.

Labels here fall under the Vin de Savoie, the Roussette de Savoie and the Bugey.

Inside it sit Bugey, Chignin-Bergeron, Roussette de Savoie and Cremant de Savoie.

At the table these bottles work with cheese fondue, savoie raclette, grilled fish and poultry.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Dry white: Ideal for alpine cuisine.

Sparkling: Light and effervescent, Focus on freshness.

Red: Light-bodied and peppery, Highlighting the unique terroir.

Rosé: Refreshing and floral, Perfect for warmer days.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Vin de Savoie
• Roussette de Savoie
• Bugey

Bottles to look for.

• Belluard Domaine du Gringet 'Chez Edouard', Savoie Ayze, France
• Belluard Domaine du Gringet 'Eponyme' Gringet, Vin de Savoie, France
• Belluard Domaine du Gringet 'Les Perles du Mont Blanc' Brut, Savoie Ayze, France
• Belluard Domaine du Gringet 'Monsieur Gringet', Vin de Savoie, France
• Belluard Domaine du Gringet Etraz, Savoie Ayze, France
• Belluard Domaine du Gringet La Bergerie, Savoie Ayze, France
• Belluard Domaine du Gringet La Paille, Savoie Ayze, France
• Belluard Domaine du Gringet Le Feu, Savoie Ayze, France

At the table.

• Cheese fondue
• Savoie raclette
• Grilled fish
• Poultry
• Vegetable dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Savoie: common questions

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