2024 Famille Richel Apremont "La Combelle", Savoie, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

“La Combelle” is 100% Jacquère, a native varietal emblematic of Savoie’s Apremont appellation, grown on steep, south-facing limestone scree at the foot of Mont Granier. The 2024 vintage benefited from a cool spring and a dry, sunny summer, yielding a wine of taut precision and vibrant freshness. Hand-harvested and vinified in stainless steel to preserve varietal integrity, this bottling is a vivid snapshot of its alpine origin. The nose is delicate yet expressive—white flowers, orchard fruit, and crushed stone—while the palate offers a sleek, bone-dry profile with a mouthwatering saline edge.
Minimal intervention guides the cellar work: native yeast fermentation, no oak, and light filtration. Ideal alongside freshwater fish, raclette, or a simple goat cheese salad, it’s a natural pairing for mountain cuisine and coastal fare alike.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Famille Richel is a small, family-run domaine rooted in the heart of Savoie, where generations have cultivated vines beneath the shadow of the French Alps. Committed to sustainable mountain viticulture, they focus on low-intervention farming and traditional techniques that honor the distinct geology and microclimates of their land. The Richel family works predominantly with indigenous varieties, with Jacquère at the core, seeking purity, expression, and a sense of place in each bottle. “La Combelle” reflects their dedication to terroir transparency and to preserving the alpine identity of Apremont wines.