From: Savoie, France
Varietal: Jacquere
Taste: Refreshing, zingy, and crisp, this elegant white wine opens with aromas of Alpine flowers and citrus blossoms. Flavors of pear and a hint of grapefruit follow, all the way to a lilting finish with a lingering note of almond that calls for another sip. An attractively low ABV of 11.5% makes it perfect to enjoy as an aperitif or with seafood.
Pairing: Take that lingering almond note from the wine and pair it with Nigella Lawsons' 'Fish with Toasted Almonds' recipe from NYT Cooking. Other fantastic pairing options include serving this with local favorites like raclette, tartiflette, croziflette, scallops, crab, sushi, sashimi, or tempura.
About. Savoie is an ancient and isolated vine area which deploys idiosyncratic grape varieties (originally introduced by monks from Chartreuse) that are seldom encountered elsewhere – Jacquére and Roussette for white and sparkling wines alongside Mondeuse for reds. The Tiollier family has nurtured vines in and around the village (and sub-appellation) of Cruet on the steep slopes of the Isère valley for generations. Situated in the Regional Nature Reserve of the Massif des Baugeas, Sylvain Tiollier works with his father Philippe and uncle François looking after various plots of vines over 47 acres of prime terroir and their fastidious approach to winemaking has turned Domaine de l'Idylle into a self-sustaining viticultural enterprise. Overgrown and abandoned parcels of vines have been carefully cleared and replanted and state of the art equipment has been installed in the ancient cellars.