2021 Maison Philippe Viallet Vin de Savoie Blanc, Savoie, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

This blend of primarily indigenous grapes from Savoie comes from clay-limestone soils on southeast-facing slopes. No herbicides are used and sustainable certified farming. The wine is aged for 12 months in stainless steel tanks on fine lees with stirring.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

The Viallet family acquired their first estate in 1966 in Apremont, 10 km from Chambéry. Philippe Viallet, the 2nd generation, joined the Estate and created « Maison Philippe Viallet » in 1985. Over the past 30 years, Philippe has acquired several vineyards and it now represents 118 hectares spread across various Savoie appellations. Philippe is also a negotiant-éleveur and has contracts all over Savoie with several growers. Savoie consists of many isolated subregions and plots of vineyards scattered across four French departments: Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Isère, and Ain. Savoie neighbors Switzerland (to the East), the Jura region (to the North), and the little-known Bugey region, which is west across the Rhône river. The Savoie region is France's only alpine wine region between mountains and lakes. It offers a great diversity of local grape varieties, and the main product in the area is white (70%). Farming philosophy: Sustainable (certified HVE3 since 2020)