The Roussette de Savoie AC is for dry white wines made from the Altesse variety (locally called Roussette). There are sixteen villages in the Savoie, all of which have higher standards than those of the Vin de Savoie AC and Roussette de Savoie AC. These villages, or crus, may append their name to either of these appellations if their wines meet these higher criteria. One of the best of these crus is Frangy.
The soils here are argillaceous limestone and glacial moraines and the exposure of the vines is south facing. As with many of the vineyards in this region the viticulture is lutte raisonnée or 'the reasoned fight' meaning a minimal use of chemicals, low yields and hand harvesting. In the winery some skin contact is allowed for richness of aroma in addition to a lengthy period of lees contact before bottling in April the following year.
The flavours are reminiscent of pear, gingerbread, spice and honey with a touch of nougat and the mouthfeel is soft, mellow and dry. This would be splendid with river fish such as pike or perch, or veal escalope, or even the local Beaufort cheese.
Every wine in Mitchell & Son has been carefully selected, researched and taste tested by our team, so we stand behind each selection on our retail list. If you are not happy with a wine, a delivery, or any aspect of our service, please contact us and we will be only too happy to help you in any way we can.
Domaine Lupin 'Frangy' Roussette de Savoie
France
2022
12.5
The Roussette de Savoie AC is for dry white wines made from the Altesse variety (locally called Roussette). There are sixteen villages in the Savoie, all of which have higher standards than those of the Vin de Savoie AC and Roussette de Savoie AC. These villages, or crus, may append their name to either of these appellations if their wines meet these higher criteria. One of the best of these crus is Frangy.
The soils here are argillaceous limestone and glacial moraines and the exposure of the vines is south facing. As with many of the vineyards in this region the viticulture is lutte raisonnée or 'the reasoned fight' meaning a minimal use of chemicals, low yields and hand harvesting. In the winery some skin contact is allowed for richness of aroma in addition to a lengthy period of lees contact before bottling in April the following year.
The flavours are reminiscent of pear, gingerbread, spice and honey with a touch of nougat and the mouthfeel is soft, mellow and dry. This would be splendid with river fish such as pike or perch, or veal escalope, or even the local Beaufort cheese.
Every wine in Mitchell & Son has been carefully selected, researched and taste tested by our team, so we stand behind each selection on our retail list. If you are not happy with a wine, a delivery, or any aspect of our service, please contact us and we will be only too happy to help you in any way we can.