Just as Chasselas is for Alpine Switzerland, Jacquère is the classic "terroir transparent" white of Savoie. Jacquère is a quite fresh and youthful wine, enjoyable as an apéritif or with traditional white wine pairings.
Winemaker
Denis / Didier Berthollier
Features
Organic, Unoaked, "Slow Wine", Carbon Neutral, Vegetarian and Vegan
You will find the village of Chignin nestling at the foot of the Les Petits Bois and surrounded by vineyards. The grape in this single varietal cuvèe is Jacquère, from 50 year old vines on limestone. Biodynamic expression of this grape which is low intervention and managed on the lunar cycle.
A truly versatile wine that works with a variety of Savoie dishes like raclette, fondue and tartiflette but also at home with British fish and chips and sushi!
Wine Details
Style
White, Still, Dry, Single Variety
Winemaker
Denis / Didier Berthollier
Country
France
Region
Savoie
Features
Organic, Unoaked, "Slow Wine", Carbon Neutral, Vegetarian and Vegan
Cru
Chignin
Aged In
Steel
Closure
Natural Cork
Varieties
Jacquère
Composition
100% Jacquere
Ripeness
Normal
Winemaking
No Malolactic
Serving Suggestions
Aperitif, sushi, mussels fries, fish & chips, freshwater and sea fish, smoked fish, seafood,
sauerkraut, white sausages, dishes with melted cheese ( e.g. raclette, tartiflette…).
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Pale yellow in appearance.
Nose: white flowers and citrus, white preach and lemon.
Palate: More fresh citrus, with a refreshing minerality and some salinity.
Vintages
2020
Product Code
33BR0120
Size
75cl
Alcohol
11.5
In a nutshell
It's Back!
Arrived
17 Mar 2022
Last Tasted
5 Jun 2022
mature evolution?
No
Also Available at
Online Exclusive
Case Size
6
Sweetness
dry
Closure
Natural Cork
Allergens
Contains Sulphites
Composition
100% Jacquère
2019
Product Code
33BR0119
Size
75cl
Alcohol
11.5
Arrived
22 Dec 2020
Last Tasted
4 Oct 2020
mature evolution?
No
Also Available at
Caviste, DVine Cellars, Islington Wines, Sarahs Cellar, Valhallas Goat, Vineyards Wine Shop, Wined Up Here
Sweetness
dry
Closure
Natural Cork
Allergens
Contains Sulphites
Composition
100% Jacquère
No longer available
Vintage
Product Code
Alcohol
keeps at least until
2012
3314001
11.5
2020
More
South and south west facing vineyards. Density 7000 to 8500 vines / ha. The average age of the vines is 50 years.
For 15 years they have reduced yields by 20% and eliminated pesticides and insecticides. No chemical weed killer since 2011
The brothers strive to obtain healthy grapes by driving focusing on only what’s necessary in the vineyard and seek optimal maturity before harvest.
They maintain the soil by scarifying and mowing. Very low use of fertilizer which is organic organo-mineral. They have respect for the balance of the soil, the vines and the land.
They use budding and trellising to optimize the ripening of the grapes. "Major" work in the vineyard (pruning, topping,treatment) is carried out by the lunar calendar, as is the harvest between September 25 and October 10. The harvest is 80% manual in 350 kg palox to limit crushing and 20% machine.
Yield: 60 to 68 hl / ha depending on weather conditions.
Vinification Pressing in whole bunch. Cold settling without enzymation. The grapes from the different terroirs are vinified separately. Natural fermentation by indigenous yeasts from the grapes. Racking on fine lees; assembly; batonnage for 3 months. Rate of total sulphites at bottling less than 100mg / l.
Bottled June and September again by the lunar calendar for racking and bottling.
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