Winery Mathieu ApffelTerroir de Saint Alban Blanc Sec
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Altesse and the Jacquère.
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Terroir de Saint Alban Blanc Sec of Winery Mathieu Apffel in the region of Savoie often reveals types of flavors of apples, lime or stone and sometimes also flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus 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 Terroir de Saint Alban Blanc Sec from Winery Mathieu Apffel are 2018
Informations about the Winery Mathieu Apffel
The Winery Mathieu Apffel is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Savoie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Paille (wine of)
A sweet wine obtained by passerillage after harvesting bunches of grapes placed on racks or hung in well-ventilated premises.
