The best wines of Vin de Savoie

Discover the best wines of Vin de Savoie of Savoie as well as the best winemakers of Vin de Savoie and estates of Vin de Savoie to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Vin de Savoie and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Vin de Savoie by region

Looking for a good wine of Vin de Savoie of Savoie among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Vin de Savoie. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Vin de Savoie with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Vin de Savoie

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Vin de Savoie

Red wines from the region of Vin de Savoie go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of hungarian goulash, duck breast with goat cheese and local ham or goat cheese, walnut and raisin cake.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Vin de Savoie

On the nose the red wine of the region of Vin de Savoie. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, strawberries or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Vin de Savoie. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Vin de Savoie

  • 2003With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.93/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Vin de Savoie

  • Mondeuse Noire
  • Pinot Noir
  • Persan

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Vin de Savoie

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Discovering the wine region of Vin de 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.

The AOC Vin de Savoie was created in 1973, along with the appellation Roussette de Savoie, which covers the region's Altesse grape wines. Wines labelled simply as Savoie or Vin de Savoie, without an associated cru name, can be white, red, rosé and even Sparkling. White wines are dominated by the most common grape variety in Savoie, Jacquere, but may also contain Chardonnay, Aligote, Mondeuse Blanche, Veltliner Rouge Precoce, Chasselas, Gringet and Altesse. To complicate matters, Marsanne and Verdesse are also allowed, but only in the administrative department of Isère.

However, this represents only a tiny fraction of the appellation's surface area.

Great white wines of Vin de Savoie

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Vin de Savoie

White wines from the region of Vin de Savoie go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of salmon and spinach lasagna, scallops in coral sauce or 3 cheese ravioli gratin.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Vin de Savoie

On the nose the white wine of the region of Vin de Savoie. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, butter or green apple. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Vin de Savoie. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Vin de Savoie

  • 2019With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Vin de Savoie

  • Jacquère
  • Roussanne

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Vin de Savoie

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Discover the grape 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.

Great sparkling wines of Vin de Savoie

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Vin de Savoie

Sparkling wines from the region of Vin de Savoie go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of risotto of the sea, moroccan kefta balls or patatas bravas (fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce).

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Vin de Savoie

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Vin de Savoie. often reveals types of flavors of minerality, strawberries or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of earth, red fruit or citrus. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Vin de Savoie. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Vin de Savoie

  • 0With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • N.V.With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Vin de Savoie

  • Jacquère
  • Gamay
  • Chardonnay
  • Altesse
  • Gringet
  • Mondeuse Noire

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Vin de Savoie

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The word of the wine: Roast (taste of)

Characteristic taste of wines made from grapes affected by botrytis cinerea.

Great pink wines of Vin de Savoie

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Vin de Savoie

Pink wines from the region of Vin de Savoie go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of salt and pepper shrimp, summer tuna quiche or skate wings with capers.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Vin de Savoie

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Vin de Savoie. often reveals types of flavors of minerality, strawberries or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of white peach, stone or earth.

The best vintages in pink wine of Vin de Savoie

  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.75/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Vin de Savoie

  • Gamay
  • Chasselas
  • Altesse
  • Jacquère
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Vin de Savoie

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Discover the grape variety: Persan

Persan noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Savoie). 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. The Persan Noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Vin de Savoie

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Vin de Savoie

Sweet wines from the region of Vin de Savoie go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of potjevleesch, leek and fresh salmon tart or goat cheese and bacon quiche.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Vin de Savoie

  • 2011With an average score of 4.20/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Vin de Savoie

  • Roussanne
  • Jacquère
  • Gringet
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Vin de Savoie

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The word of the wine: Dismantling

After devatting, the pomace is removed from the tank. If this operation is carried out manually, it is important to ventilate the vat well to avoid the risk of accidents due to the presence of carbon dioxide.

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