This week we are talking about the region of Savoie. Savoie is a wine region in eastern France and it’s to the east of the region of Bugey which we covered in last week’s episode. It’s in the mountainous areas just south of Lake Geneva and it borders Switzerland. It’s a small wine region has around 5,000 acres of vines translating into about 16 million bottles of wine a per year. The wine of Savoie are little known outside the area making up only 0.5% of French wines exported. Check out this week’s episode to learn more about this region and it’s unique grapes and wines.
Vineyards on the mountainside in Jongieux
Wine Recommendations
Labbe Abymes 2016 – priced around $13.
- White Wine made from 100% Jacquère grapes
- Nose: White Flowers, lemon
- Dry, Med acidity
- Flavors: Granny Smith apple, lemon, minerality
- Super fruity, the kind that tricks you into thinking it might be sweet at first
- Crisp, refreshing, light-bodied – great for hot weather and light dishes or cheese and charcuterie
- Priced around $13
- You can learn more about where to purchase this wine here
Maison Philippe Viallet Savoie Rosé 2017 – priced around $16.
- 100% Gamay light colored Rosé Wine
- Nose: light with lots of minerality, flowers, light red fruits
- Dry, med+ acidity
- Flavors: brown pear, hint of strawberry & cream, bitter almond on the finish
- Crisp
- You can learn more about where to purchase this wine here
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