AOC Vin de Savoie

History of the AOC Vin de Savoie

The AOC Vin de Savoie, known for its diverse wines, captivates lovers of freshness and authenticity. Nestled in the mountainous landscapes of Savoie, this appellation benefits from an exceptional terroir and a rich viticultural history dating back to Roman times. Today, the AOC Vin de Savoie invites you to discover the subtle nuances of Alpine wines, where each grape variety and each plot tells a unique story shaped by the mountains.

Climate and Terroir of the AOC Vin de Savoie

Climate: The vineyards of AOC Vin de Savoie enjoy a typical Alpine climate, characterized by harsh winters and mild summers. These specific climatic and geological conditions allow for the slow maturation of grapes, essential for developing complex aromas and balanced acidity.

Sols: There is a great diversity of soils primarily composed of limestone, clay, and schist. The varied exposure of the slopes, often steep and well-sunned, contributes to the singularity of the wines.

Grape Varieties of the AOC Vin de Savoie

For red and rosé wines, Gamay, Mondeuse, and Pinot Noir are predominant, offering fruity wines and more structured, spicy reds. For white wines, Jacquère, Chasselas, Roussanne, Altesse (or Roussette), and Chardonnay are most common, producing lively, floral, and mineral wines. The rare Gringet, cultivated mainly in Ayze, also deserves mention for its contribution to unique dry white wines.

Style of AOC Vin de Savoie Wines

Red Wine: Savoie reds have a light ruby color with notes of red fruits and spices. They are generally light and supple on the palate, with refreshing acidity.

Rosé Wine: Characterized by their freshness, rosés offer an aromatic palette of red fruits and flowers. They are lively and balanced, perfect for summer meals.

White Wine: Whether still or sparkling, white wines dominate the appellation and shine with their minerality and freshness. Aromas of white flowers, citrus, and sometimes white-fleshed fruits, combined with lively acidity, make them particularly refreshing.

Best Food Pairings with AOC Vin de Savoie Wines

Here are our recommendations for the best food pairings with a bottle of wine from a domaine or château in AOC Vin de Savoie, whether red, white, or rosé:

White Wine:

• Quiche Lorraine
• Sole meunière
• Smoked eel

Rosé Wine:

• Tomato tartare
• Mixed salad

Red Wine:

• Jambon persillé (parsleyed ham)
• Andouille
• Poularde au vin rouge (chicken in red wine)