Wines made from Jacquère grapes of Vin de Savoie
Discover the best wines made with Jacquère as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de Savoie.
More informations about the variety Jacquère
Jacquère is the most widespread grape variety in Savoie. It has medium-sized bunches that are cylindrical-conical. They are compact and often winged. The berries are medium-sized and can be slightly elongated or spherical, with thick skins that turn from yellowish green to golden yellow to a slightly pinkish hue when fully ripe. The soft flesh of the fruit of this variety is tart but not very juicy. Jacquère has a budding process almost identical to that of Chasselas. With a semi-erect growth habit, this white variety is vigorous and fertile, and should be pruned short to be more productive. It thrives on clay-limestone soils as well as on stony scree. Grey rot and black rot are the main enemies of Jaquère. It can cope with oidium and mildew. This variety produces a light, pale, acidic and lively wine with a floral aroma. It should be consumed quickly.
More informations about the region of Savoie
Vin de Savoie (often written simply as "Savoie") is the main appellation of the Savoie region in the far east of France. This mountainous region located west of the Alps has distinctive wine styles that are rarely seen outside their territory of origin. Most are Dry white wines made from the Altesse, Jacquère and Chasselas grapes. Savoy wines are often described as distinctly "alpine", citing their fresh, Mineral characteristics.
What are the typical flavors of the Jacquère grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 40% of Jacquère
- Citrus fruitPresent in 31% of Jacquère
- EarthPresent in 29% of Jacquère
- MicrobioPresent in 21% of Jacquère
- MineralityPresent in 19% of Jacquère
- CitrusPresent in 17% of Jacquère
- ApplesPresent in 16% of Jacquère
- LemonPresent in 15% of Jacquère
- PearPresent in 14% of Jacquère
- OakPresent in 14% of Jacquère
- Green applePresent in 13% of Jacquère
- CheesePresent in 12% of Jacquère
- Tropical fruitPresent in 10% of Jacquère
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Jacquère
- PeachPresent in 9% of Jacquère
- SpicesPresent in 8% of Jacquère
- HoneyPresent in 8% of Jacquère
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Jacquère
- StonePresent in 7% of Jacquère
- ApricotPresent in 6% of Jacquère
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