Savoie
Savoie is a wine region in France. A small alpine region near the Swiss border, with steep mountain vineyards and a strong tradition of local grape varieties.
Where it is
Map data: INAO (Licence Ouverte 2.0); Natural Earth
Places in Savoie
Abymes
A Savoie appellation on landslide debris below Mont Granier, known for light white wines from Jacquère.
Apremont
A village area of Savoie in the French Alps, below Mont Granier near Chambéry, known for light, crisp white wine from Jacquère.
Chignin
A Savoie wine area near Chambéry, where Chignin whites use Jacquère and the separate Chignin-Bergeron label uses Roussanne.
Chignin-Bergeron
A Savoie cru for Roussanne, locally called Bergeron, on steep south-facing scree above the Isère.
Roussette de Savoie
The Savoie white made from Altesse, grown on slopes above the Rhône and the lake at Bourget.
Seyssel
A small Savoie appellation on the Rhône where the river leaves the Alps, making still and sparkling white.
Vin de Savoie
An alpine Savoie appellation with vineyards scattered between Chambéry, the Isère and Lake Geneva.
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Classic styles
Grapes
Producers in Savoie
Romain Chamiot
An Apremont grower farming about 30 small parcels of Jacquère, with most vines at least 40 years old.