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Maison Adrien Vacher - Roussette de Savoie Altesse 1973 L'accession 2022

Savoie

White

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1*Étoile

Hachette

(Vintage 2021 notes)
altesse
honeyed notes
white flowers
aperitif
pan-fried foie gras

"Princess Redbud!"

Whether you choose to call it Roussette or Altesse, this typical Savoy white grape variety, which makes up the Roussette de Savoie PDO wines, will seduce you with its original aromas of fresh pear, honey and white flowers. The palate is soft and mellow, with a pleasantly fresh finish.

Features

Estate

Maison Adrien Vacher

Cuvée

Altesse 1973 L'accession

Vintage

2022

Designation

Roussette de Savoie

Region

Savoie

Grape varieties

100% Altesse

Terroirs

Calcareous scree soils on mollassic sandstone

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Some of the grapes are treated with pellicular maceration, others are pressed directly, and around 30% undergo malolactic fermentation.

Alcohol content

12,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Golden yellow colour

Nose

Notes of white flowers, white fruit (apricots, peaches, plums), honey, accacia and dried fruit.

Mouth

Fresh and mellow, developing aromas of fresh pear and honey with an elegant floral finish.

Serve

AT 10-13°C

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy as an aperitif, with a medallion of foie gras, fish or a Savoyard dessert...

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Expert opinion

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated wine (guide 2023) 1*Star (Vintage 2021) (Very successful wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

Charles-Henri Gayet, owner of Château de la Violette, is also a wine merchant, and since 1989 has been managing the family firm Adrien Vacher, founded in 1950. He is supported by his daughters Pauline and Charlotte.

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