Maison Adrien Vacher - Roussette de Savoie Altesse 1973 L'accession 2022
Savoie
White
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1*Étoile
Hachette
"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
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
Enjoy as an aperitif, with a medallion of foie gras, fish or a Savoyard dessert...
Adrien Vacher House
Roussette de Savoie
Expert opinion
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 has been managing the family firm Adrien Vacher, founded in 1950, since 1989. He is supported by his daughters Pauline and Charlotte.
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