At the eastern edge of the Rhône Alps in the Savoie you find Chignin (directly facing the hill of Chartreuse). Chignin AOP runs up the southwest facing slopes of the Bauges Mountains, including the larger Chignin-Bergeron. One of 16 subregions of Vin de Savoie, Chignin AOC permits the use of Jacquère and up to 20% of a small selection of white varietals, including Chardonnay and Aligoté. Our 100% Jacquère showcases the vibrancy and minerality of this alpine grape variety, benefiting from lots of sun, cool climate, and high-drainage sloping vineyards.
This wine opens with soft notes of white flowers and peach, with a slightly weighty mid pallet, and a finish that bursts with lime and acidity. At once elegant, approachable, and refreshing.
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Wine Description
Winemaker’s Notes:
2021 was a small harvest, due to a frost episode in May. However, the plots of Chignin being very well located, the harvest was lower but the harvest was of good quality in terms of sanitary conditions and maturity of the grapes due to a beautiful sunny summer. The 2021 vintage is thus very aromatic. This Chignin in particular has intense fruity notes, and mineral finish.
Freshness and elegance for this Cuvée.
Reviews / Scores / Notes:
“All jacquere. 40 year old vines. Native yeastsScheeralo. Aged 3 months on lees. Three years’ aging has been good for this, though it was probably just as agreeable earlier on. Retains fresh crispness and shows a desirable and acquired nuttiness too. Good old vines aroma concentration./ Well rounded on the palate now. The flavor is lightly grainy for the good. Hangs around a long time. About the best Chignin I’ve tasted Ready for the table. 16.8.”
-Dick Scheer, Village Corner, Ann Arbor, MI
