Roussette du Bugey Montagnieu Altesse

Wow - this is my first experience with aged Altesse, and man - can it go the distance. Nose has some oxidative notes to be sure, but for a decade old white, this has aged very gracefully, in a controlled and complexing sort of way. Rich and full, with excellent length - excites me even more about the potential and versatility of the Altesse grape.

Almost rhoneish... sweet honeyed fruit with a slightly oxidative edge. Nice balance.

Yesss I was eager to see. This stands up to the years--the acid! That's what seems to make a 2008 from Savoie hang in. Get in. Nuance and balance yas.

Holy moly delicious. Slightly oxidative but ripping acid to balance. Serious Savoie.

First time having this varietal.. loved it, need to try more to give specifics.

Banker

First rate material screaming for more age.

Wasserman inc is for real. This Savoy is some weird combo of Reisling and white Burg. Perfect.

Fun!

Opened 10 days ago. Just a bit too oxidized but after a few days in Cali bothers it settled down and be a serviceable food wine, good acidity, not much complexity, oxidation blew off.