Mmm, delicious. Altesse is likely my favorite Savoie white. While I live how Jacquere can almost have this ethereal quality to it, very pure mountain air kind of feel, Altesse brings this weight and depth which is really intriguing. This 2016 is just starting to show a little oxidation, but in a gracefully aged sort of way. Apple skin, delicate white flowers, slight brioche, lemon zest and loads of minerality on the finish. Delightful.
Mmm, delicious. Altesse is likely my favorite Savoie white. While I live how Jacquere can almost have this ethereal quality to it, very pure mountain air kind of feel, Altesse brings this weight and depth which is really intriguing. This 2016 is just starting to show a little oxidation, but in a gracefully aged sort of way. Apple skin, delicate white flowers, slight brioche, lemon zest and loads of minerality on the finish. Delightful.
Dec 24th, 2021Crisp minerality, lower acid for a Savoie white but still within balance. Honeysuckle, almost slightly sweet. Some tropical fruits. Round and rich.
Crisp minerality, lower acid for a Savoie white but still within balance. Honeysuckle, almost slightly sweet. Some tropical fruits. Round and rich.
Oct 30th, 2017
Roussette du Savoie (Altesse). Delightful. Pair w/fondue, Alpine Cheeses 🧀 and sausages, seafood. Has a nice waxy viscosity.
Roussette du Savoie (Altesse). Delightful. Pair w/fondue, Alpine Cheeses 🧀 and sausages, seafood. Has a nice waxy viscosity.
1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2019
Lovely unusual Savoie wine that's a perfect winter white. Burgundian familiarity but without the oak... Nice crisp minerality with a hint of Vouvray-esque Chenin on the finish.
Lovely unusual Savoie wine that's a perfect winter white. Burgundian familiarity but without the oak... Nice crisp minerality with a hint of Vouvray-esque Chenin on the finish.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2015
Savoie, France
