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Roussette de Savoie – Floral White Wine from Jongieux

Bottle of Roussette de Savoie, Domaine Chevallier Bernard - Fine and floral white wine from Savoie
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Roussette de Savoie

🍇 Grape variety : Altesse

Rating

Floral and slightly honeyed Roussette, with fine characteristic minerality. Beautiful aromatic complexity. Ideal with fish and cheeses. - Wine consultant

5.0/5

Winemaking

Roussette de Savoie is made from the Altesse grape, one of the oldest Savoyard varieties, introduced into Savoie according to legend in the 15th century. This typical wine fully expresses the unique terroir of Jongieux.

Tasting notes

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Couleur

Golden robe with amber highlights, brilliant and deep.

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Nez

Floral and complex nose, with notes of white flowers, acacia honey, almond and exotic fruits. Fine underlying minerality.

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Bouche

Ample and slightly honeyed palate, with beautiful tension that brings freshness and long aromatic persistence.

Wine and food pairings

Roussette pairs perfectly with Pike Quenelles with Tomato Sauce, fish in sauce, shellfish, fine charcuterie platters, Savoyard cheeses and cream-based dishes.

Aging potential

This wine can be enjoyed young and kept for 2 to 5 years. It will develop further complexity with time.

Description

Roussette de Savoie, an exceptional Savoyard wine, is made from the Altesse grape, which was introduced to Savoie in 1432 by the Count of Marest after a crusade to Cyprus. We grow this grape on 1.6 hectares in the municipality of Jongieux, where the unique terroir and ideal climatic conditions favor its optimal expression. The grapes, which take on a brownish color at the end of ripening, are the origin of the name 'Roussette' given to this appellation.

Hand-harvested and carefully handled until pressing, Roussette de Savoie undergoes a slow fermentation, sometimes very slow, in our cellars. The result is a floral, slightly honeyed and spicy wine with a fine minerality on the palate. A great choice to accompany your aperitifs or fish dishes.

If you enjoy Roussette, we invite you to discover Marestel, a specific cru from Jongieux, which comes from the same appellation but from a particular terroir in the region. This unique wine represents a beautiful evolution of Roussette de Savoie and will surprise your taste buds.

Frequently asked questions

It is a Savoie white wine made from the Altesse grape, which legend says was brought to the region in 1432 by the Count of Marest on his return from a crusade in Cyprus. Its bunches turn a russet-brown colour at the end of ripening, hence the name "Roussette". We grow it on 1.6 hectares in Jongieux.

Both are made from Altesse. Marestel is a cru: it comes from one specific hillside in Jongieux and makes a richer wine that keeps longer (3 to 8 years, compared with 2 to 5 years for Roussette).

It pairs well with pike quenelles, fish in sauce, shellfish, fine charcuterie, Savoie cheeses and tartiflette.

It can be enjoyed young and keeps for 2 to 5 years, developing more complexity over time.