Savoy wines

Savoy vineyards have been cultivated since Roman times. A classic pattern in the history of winegrowing in France, after the vineyards fell out of favor at the end of the Roman Empire, religious establishments maintained a certain level of production and traditions. The Savoyard state played its part in the vineyard's considerable expansion, regulating production criteria from the 16th century onwards. This growth continued until the phylloxera crisis at the end of the 19th century. The Savoy wine industry did not fully recover from the economic consequences of this devastating disease until after the end of the Second World War.

Today, Savoie wines make up a mosaic of highly diversified terroirs and microclimates, marked by the expertise of our winegrowers. Savoie vineyards cover some 2,000 hectares, mainly in the Savoie department, 80% of which can claim an appellation d'origine contrôlée. The four main ones are Crépy, Roussette de Savoie, Seyssel and the regional appellation of Vin de Savoie. The climate is obviously mountainous and particularly humid, yet benefits from plenty of sunshine.

The main Savoy white grape varieties are Chardonnay, Chasselas, Jacquère (the most widely planted traditional Savoy grape variety), Molette blanche for Seyssel wines, and Roussanne or Bergeron for Chignin and Roussette. The grape varieties used for Savoy red wines are mainly Gamay and Mondeuse, a traditional Savoy grape related to Syrah.

Discover the domains of the Savoie region: Jean Vullien, Quénard, Fabien Trosset, Charles Trosset, Louis Magnin, Céline Jacquet

For more information, visit the official website for Savoie wines.