2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Mondeuse
Drinking Window 6–10 years from the vintage
Classification Vin de Savoie Rouge
Region Vin de Savoie
Production Details Mondeuse from a 3.80-hectare vineyard; manually harvested as whole bunches, followed by 2–5 days of cold pre-fermentation maceration and 25–40 days of maceration; matured for 6 months in tank and then at least 12 months in barrels. A separate wine-specific vendor recommends serving at 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Purple with garnet highlights; blackberry, prune, spice, violet and liquorice; supple attack, persistent finish and discreet tannins.
Food Pairing Grilled or braised meats, charcuterie, Alpine cheeses, mushroom dishes and roasted vegetables.
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Mondeuse
Drinking Window Ready to drink, with more than 10 years of cellaring potential
Classification Vin de Savoie Rouge
Region Vin de Savoie
Soil Alluvial soil of glacial origin with clay-limestone outcrops
Orientation South-Facing Side Of The Combe De Savoie
Serving Temperature 15°C · 59°F
Production Details Mondeuse from a 3.80-hectare vineyard; manually harvested as whole bunches, followed by 2–5 days of cold pre-fermentation maceration and 25–40 days of maceration; matured for 6 months in tank and then at least 12 months in barrels.
Tasting Notes Bright purple with garnet highlights; blackberry, plum and spice; violet and liquorice; soft attack, persistent finish and discreet tannins.
Food Pairing Grilled or sauced meats, game and cheeses