French Alpine Slopes - White
Jean Perrier & Fils - Savoie
White,Savoie
100% Jacquère
history
Winemaker since 1853, Jean Perrier & Fils offers a selection of wines from AOC , white wines, red and rosé wines. Owner, and producer, the history of Maison Perrier merges with that of the wines of Savoie and the Alps (France).Sparkling in the Apremont of Savoy through the Chignin, Gamay or the Mondeuse, they represent an authentic lifestyle and wild, internationally recognized. They strive to raise the quality of life as a distinct brand of exception. The wine of Savoie is a unique tradition in the French wine world.
Vineyard
Produced in the communes of Les Marches, on the slopes at the foot of Mont Granier. Altitude 280 m. Clay and limestone, north-east facing.
Jacquère is a typical Savoyard grape variety. Medium, very tight bunches.
Grains with thick skin. Juicy, bitter pulp.
Jacquère is produced on 1,050 Hectares, or 53% of the 2,000 Hectares of the Savoyard vineyard. This represents a production of 80,000 hectoliters of wine.
Winemaking
Manual harvest, pneumatic pressing. Cold settling and temperature-controlled vinification at 68° F, 3-week fermentation. In stainless steel vats.
Tasting notes
Colour : white gold with green shades. Nose : fresh almonds and hawthorn, hint of citrus fruits. Palate : Frank attack, lively, mineral and round with a pleasant fruity finish and notes of orange zest. Good balance between liveliness, roundness and fruity notes.
Food pairing
Enjoy with seafood, grilled fish and Savoy salted meats
Aging potential
Grape varieties
100% Jacquère
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195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
GOVERNMENT WARNING : (1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems