Top 100 wines of Hautes-Alpes

Discover the top 100 best wines of Hautes-Alpes of Méditerranée as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Hautes-Alpes and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Hautes-Alpes

The wine region of Hautes-Alpes is located in the region of Méditerranée of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de Tresbaudon or the La Cave des Hautes Vignes produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Hautes-Alpes are Merlot, Mollard and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Hautes-Alpes often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

We currently count 9 estates and châteaux in the of Hautes-Alpes, producing 47 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Hautes-Alpes go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

News from the vineyard of Hautes-Alpes

Geographical denomination: The first step towards the notion of terroir – Focus Bourgogne

We created this photomontage, to show you the landscapes and the different characteristics of the 14 geographical denominations of the Bourgogne appellation: Wine colors, grape varieties, soil specificities, surface area and production. You’ll become an expert on the Bourgogne appellation! Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/comp ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Lugny

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Lugny, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines ...

How to work with Chablis wines as a sommelier by Yang LU

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 2 min 50 sec clip, Yang LU shares his experience as a sommelier on the importance of Chablis wines in the restaurant industry. #Chablis #PureChablis ...