Winery Jean CavailleVieilles Vignes Seyssel
White wine
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Details and technical informations about Winery Jean Cavaille's Vieilles Vignes Seyssel.
Discover the grape variety: Altesse
Structured, aromatic whites with an ample palate and firm acidity, featuring aromas of white flowers (acacia), white peach, ripe pear, honey, candied citrus, toasted almond and alpine mineral notes. Good length and ageing potential. Absolute star of Roussette de Savoie AOC (especially crus Frangy, Marestel, Monthoux) and Roussette du Bugey AOC. Autochthonous Savoyard variety; legend has it that it was brought from Cyprus by Crusaders in the 14th century.
Informations about the Winery Jean Cavaille
The Winery Jean Cavaille is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 74 wines for sale in the of Vin de Savoie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Savoie
French Alpine AOC between lakes and mountains (~1,755 ha, 71% whites). Lively, mineral whites dominate. Signature Jacquere of the Apremont, Abymes, Chignin crus: with signature notes of white flowers, green apple, citrus, almond and gunflint, a taut and thirst-quenching palate — the Savoyard aperitif with fondue or raclette. Altesse (Roussette) more noble and broad (honey, hazelnut, ripe citrus).
The wine region of Savoie
French Alpine vineyard with unique native grapes. Signature Jacquère in whites (~50% of the vineyard): lively, light dry wines with white flowers, green apple, citrus, fresh almond and a mineral touch, perfect with fondue and raclette. Ampler Altesse (Roussette) (pear, honey, hazelnut). Fruity, peppery Mondeuse reds (cherry, violet, firm tannins), light Gamay and fine Pinot Noir.
The word of the wine: Secondary aromas
Aromas resulting from the fermentation and maturation of the wine before bottling. The aging in barrels modifies considerably the texture and the flavours of the wine.
