Wines made from Molette grapes of Seyssel
Discover the best wines made with Molette as a single variety or as a blend of Seyssel.
More informations about the variety Molette
Crisp, light dry whites with a pale robe, a slender palate and preserved acidity of delicate citrus (lemon), white flowers (acacia), green apple and fresh mineral notes. An ideal profile for sparkling base wines thanks to its preserved acidity. Essential component of Seyssel AOC (still and sparkling) and Bugey AOC. Native French grape of Savoie and Bugey, signature of Savoyard sparkling wines.
More informations about the region of Savoie
Oldest AOC in Savoie (1942) straddling Ain and Haute-Savoie, Rhône hillsides at the foot of the Grand Colombier, calcareous and molassic soils. Traditional method sparkling wines are the historic signatures (90% Molette + 10% Altesse): fine and taut with notes of green apple, citrus, white flowers, fine brioche and an alpine mineral touch, elegant bubbles after extended lees aging. Still wines on Altesse (Roussette): elegant with hazelnut, citrus and honey notes.
What are the typical flavors of the Molette grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Molette
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Molette
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Molette
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Molette
- OakPresent in 2% of Molette
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Molette
- Green applePresent in 1% of Molette