From: Savoie, France
Varietal: Rousette (Altesse)
Tasting Notes: Pale straw color with green reflections in the glass. With aromas of white flowers, pear, and green apple, accented by stone fruits. On the palate, this is medium-bodied with a silky texture, offering flavors of intense lemon and lime, green apple, quince, and subtle hints of almond, honey, and stony minerality. The wines finish with a crisp, clean edge, marked by freshness.
Pairing: The winemaker’s sister runs a country inn right next to the Domaine Lupin winery that reportedly serves an incredible fondue. We think this wine should be sipped with an incredible fondue that you can make at home here in Seattle. If you want to make it a smidge healthier, roasted vegetables are a great for dipping in the fondue too.
Fondue Savoyarde
By: Spruce Eats
About. The village of Frangy lies in the valley of a river called Les Usses, and its vineyards are known as one of the four recognized crus within the Roussette de Savoie AOC. Frangy is predominantly planted with an indigenous grape varietal called Altesse that ripens slowly and resists rot well. Altesse is also known as Roussette, which translates to “highness” in English: an ode to the grape’s nobility.
