Unicorn, in that This Savoie is Verdesse. Kind of like a challenging mountain hike— may not always feel good on the way, but grateful for the view, & the process. Some of its dichotomy is in its intense (Alpine!!) aromatics- intense minerality, freshness, pine needles, grapefruit pith, & it’s absolute dry mouthfeel. On palate it’s like a Chenin Blanc but zero RS, including the texture which is thick & smooth. Medium acidity.
Unicorn, in that This Savoie is Verdesse. Kind of like a challenging mountain hike— may not always feel good on the way, but grateful for the view, & the process. Some of its dichotomy is in its intense (Alpine!!) aromatics- intense minerality, freshness, pine needles, grapefruit pith, & it’s absolute dry mouthfeel. On palate it’s like a Chenin Blanc but zero RS, including the texture which is thick & smooth. Medium acidity.
Jul 10th, 2024
At Galopin in Annecy, a few days after tasting/buying the 2022 at the Domaine in the Isère subregion of Savoie. Rare grape, only about 12 hectares planted worldwide. Nice lemon profile with a bit of mineral and saline, and good acidity. Enjoyed it quite a bit! Also have a few bottles of the ‘21 via @Lyle Fass that I have not tried yet.
At Galopin in Annecy, a few days after tasting/buying the 2022 at the Domaine in the Isère subregion of Savoie. Rare grape, only about 12 hectares planted worldwide. Nice lemon profile with a bit of mineral and saline, and good acidity. Enjoyed it quite a bit! Also have a few bottles of the ‘21 via @Lyle Fass that I have not tried yet.
Jun 12th, 2023
France
