Winery Lambert de SeysselRoyal Seyssel
Sparkling wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Altesse and the Molette.
This wine generally goes well with
The Royal Seyssel of the Winery Lambert de Seyssel is in the top 5 of wines of Seyssel.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Royal Seyssel of Winery Lambert de Seyssel in the region of Savoie often reveals types of flavors of butter, non oak or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Royal Seyssel from Winery Lambert de Seyssel are 2008, 2010, 2009, 2012
Informations about the Winery Lambert de Seyssel
The Winery Lambert de Seyssel is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Seyssel to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Seyssel
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.
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: Heavy
Said of a thick, rustic wine that lacks finesse.
