The Domaine de l'Idylle of Savoie

Domaine de l'Idylle
The winery offers 31 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 86 of the estates of Savoie.
It is located in Savoie
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The Domaine de l'Idylle is one of the world's great estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in of Savoie to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine de l'Idylle is a magnificent vineyard located in Savoie, in the northeast of France. This region is known for its stunning alpine landscape, crystalline lakes and, of course, its exquisite wines. Founded in 1840 by the Tiollier family, the Domaine de l'Idylle now spans 38 hectares, nestled in the heart of the Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park. Owning a long history and a rich winemaking tradition, this estate is held as a reference point for wines from Savoie. The Domaine de l'Idylle also stands out for its commitment to respect the environment and to provide high-quality wine, produced with sustainable and nature-friendly agricultural practices. Evidence of this is their HVE (High Environmental Value) certification obtained in 2013. The estate consists of several types of soil, ranging from limestone to clay, through to granitic and schist soils, which allows for a wide variety of wines each with their unique and distinct character. The vineyard is primarily planted with regional varieties, such as Mondeuse, Persan, but also Jacquère and Altesse. The Domaine de l'Idylle produces structured and delicate white wines, with a bouquet of floral and fresh fruit aromas, appreciated for their finesse and refreshing lightness. As for the red wines, they are known for their robust structure and aging potential. The estate also produces very popular sparkling wines with delicately fruity and floral notes.

Top Domaine de l'Idylle wines

Looking for the best Domaine de l'Idylle wines in Savoie among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de l'Idylle wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine de l'Idylle wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine de l'Idylle

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de l'Idylle

How Domaine de l'Idylle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of braised beef with guinness, pasta à la forestière (chanterelles) or grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de l'Idylle

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de l'Idylle. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de l'Idylle. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de l'Idylle

  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.51/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.46/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de l'Idylle.

  • Mondeuse Noire
  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay

Discovering the wine region of Savoie

Savoie is a wine region in eastern France, in the mountainous areas just South of Lake Geneva and on the border with Switzerland. The location and geography of the region has very much defined its Character, which is fragmented, hilly and slightly Swiss. This is evident in the fresh, crisp white wines produced here, as well as in the labels of the region's wines. Many bear a white cross on a red background - the flag of Switzerland and Savoy.

About three quarters of the region's wines are white. This is mainly because most of the red Grapes would have difficulty maturing properly in the cooler Climate of Savoy. Jacquère is the most widely planted white grape, due to its high yield. Altesse, traditionally known here as Roussette, is used to produce some of the finest wines in Savoie, including its own appellations of Roussette de Savoie and Roussette de Bugey.

The top white wines of Domaine de l'Idylle

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de l'Idylle

How Domaine de l'Idylle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of papillotes of simple salmon steaks, stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce or shepherd's pie and leek fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de l'Idylle

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de l'Idylle. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or lime and sometimes also flavors of minerality, lemon or pear.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de l'Idylle

  • 2017With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.62/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.61/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de l'Idylle.

  • Altesse
  • Jacquère
  • Roussanne
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Grigio

Discover the grape variety: Chasselas

Chasselas rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape used to make wine. However, it can also be found eating on our tables! This variety of vine is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. Chasselas rosé can be found in several vineyards: Alsace, South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine de l'Idylle

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine de l'Idylle

How Domaine de l'Idylle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of cassolettes of scallops, keftas tajine with eggs or express beef samoussa.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Domaine de l'Idylle

On the nose the sparkling wine of Domaine de l'Idylle. often reveals types of flavors of apples, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Domaine de l'Idylle. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Domaine de l'Idylle

  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine de l'Idylle.

  • Gamay
  • Jacquère
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay

The word of the wine: Côte des Blancs

One of the most famous terroirs of the Champagne region, from Épernay to Vertus, mainly devoted to Chardonnay, hence its name. The villages of Chouilly, Cramant, Cuis, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, etc., lying on the chalk, are in a way to Champagne what Meursault, Chablis and Puligny are to Burgundy.

The top pink wines of Domaine de l'Idylle

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de l'Idylle

How Domaine de l'Idylle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of lamb skewers, pork tenderloin with onions or sauté of pork with cider.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine de l'Idylle

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine de l'Idylle. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, apples or minerality and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, violet or raspberry.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine de l'Idylle

  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine de l'Idylle.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay
  • Mondeuse Noire

Discover the grape variety: Pinot grigio

Pinot grigio is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot grigio was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. pinot grigio is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot grigio wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot grigio is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.

The top sweet wines of Domaine de l'Idylle

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine de l'Idylle

How Domaine de l'Idylle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine de l'Idylle.

  • Chasselas

The word of the wine: Thinning

Also known as green harvesting, the practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining bunches often gain weight.

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Discover the grape variety: Roussanne

Roussane is a white grape variety, planted on an area of more than 700 ha. Originally from Montélimar, it is also found in Savoie, Languedoc and Roussillon, and grows very well in calcareous, poor, stony soil. It prefers to be pruned short. Roussane is also called fromenteau, barbin or bergeron. The young leaves are bubbled with fine down. When adult, they become thicker. It flowers in June and matures in mid-September. The grapes are cylindrical in shape, the berries are small and turn red when ripe, and the wine produced from pure Roussane is of extraordinary quality. It has a delicate aroma reminiscent of coffee, honeysuckle, iris and peony. The taste of this wine improves with age. It is part of the blend of the appellations Vin-de-Savoie, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône or Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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