Savoie

Initially recognized as a VDQS in 1957, Vin de Savoie acquired AOC status in 1973. The result of a much larger vineyard (20,000 hectares at the end of the 19th century), Vin de Savoie vines occupy a series of ecological niches where exposure, altitude and soils determine highly favorable conditions. Houses such as Domaine Louis Magnin, Domaine Gilles Berlioz and Domaine Charles Trosset, with the quality of their crus, perfectly express these characteristics.

White Vin de Savoie accounts for 71% of total volume. There are 15 "Vin de Savoie" denominations and 4 "Roussette de Savoie" denominations. These denominations alone account for 64% of total wine volume. The "Vin de Savoie" AOC can produce red wines with Gamay, Pinot and Mondeuse grapes, as well as white wines with Chardonnay, Roussanne, Altesse and Jacquère. These last two varieties are only found in the Savoyard vineyards. Jacquère alone accounts for over 1,000 hectares of the 2,000-hectare vineyard. Mondeuse, another typical Savoy grape variety, can be used to make great red Savoy wines with spicy, tannic flavors. The Arbin appellation is the benchmark for this product, aimed at discerning consumers.