Seyssel

Seyssel is an appellation of Savoie, France.

The signature grape is Molette, backed by Altesse.

Vines root into clay and limestone.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated, mountains and riverside.

Sparkling wine and still white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows perfect for celebrations, light and fruit-driven and ranging from dry to off-dry.

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

Pour them alongside seafood, light salads, cheeses and poultry.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

In the glass.

Sparkling: Perfect for celebrations.

Still white: Light and fruit-driven, Ranging from dry to off-dry.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• AOC Seyssel

Bottles to look for.

• Domaine de Vens-le-Haut Altesse, Seyssel, France
• Domaine du Clos d'Arvieres Altesse, Seyssel, France
• Domaine les Aricoques Rhea, Seyssel, France
• Lambert de Seyssel Le Petit Royal Blanc de Blancs Mousseux, Seyssel, France
• Lambert de Seyssel Royal Cuvee Privee, Seyssel, France
• Lambert de Seyssel Royal Extra Brut, Seyssel, France
• Lambert de Seyssel Royal Grand Cru Regional, Seyssel, France
• Lambert de Seyssel Royal, Seyssel, France

At the table.

• Seafood
• Light salads
• Cheeses
• Poultry

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Seyssel: common questions

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