The wine goes well in the veins of Savoie Mont Blanc (2nd agricultural sector after milk); and this since ancient times. After white gold, wine is the other treasure. wines featured in competitions, guides and well-placed starred charts. 23 grape varieties, including 7 world-unique varieties (a record), 3 AOPs, 20 crus and 2050 hectares of vineyards (1) from the southern shores of Lake Geneva, the Arve Valley, Frangi/Seychelles on the Haute-Savoie side to Aix-les-Bains -Ben Riviera Alpes /Rhône Banks to the Heart of Savoie by Savoie; these last two terroirs are labeled “Vignobles & Découvertes” (2). Jacquère, altesse, mondeuse, abymes, apremont, chignin, pinot noir, chautagne, to name a few Savoie wines to be tasted with a mountain view; a treat for taste buds and pupils alike. Follow the leader.
Dolce “vina” in the heart of Savoy
A must visit is the Savoie Vine and Wine Museum in Montmelian. For oenological experiences, visit Domaine des Granges-Longes (Porte-de-Savoie). Brother and sister, two winegrowers, 3rd generation. Arno for technique, winemaking and home winemaking, and Julia for fun, heart also in the vineyard; picnics in the vineyards (€20), ‘aperitif vineyards’ (€7), ‘pickers’ day’ (€35 day), food and wine pairing (€10). Discoveries: Gamay-Tome des Bauges, Pinot-Bleu des Aillons, Roussette-Beaufort d’Alpage, Apremont-fish from pairs of Savoie Mont Blanc lakes. Note: Cuvée Papinot (pinot noir) entered Guide Hachette 2022. To prolong the discovery, sleep in a gue, in a family house with a view of the vineyard and the iconic Mont-Granier, Massifs des Bauges, Chartreuse and Beledon; Another great address offering to wake up with a view (5 minutes walk from Domaine des Granges Longes): Château la Violette.
Freewheeling in Chinin
Chinin, without a doubt the most famous Savoy wine, whose hillsides can be toured on two wheels while standing. Gyropod to traverse the extraordinary and practical vineyard with 7 observation towers (€49), guided by Didier Planch (Events & Leisures), ending with a tasting at Domaine de la Gerbelle, Claude Quenard & Fils, prefix organic (22). annual and biodynamic) and 12 wines in the cellar. Another bright move: La Maison Grisard. Philippe Grizzard likes to say that here “there is relief in the wines as well as the landscapes”. A specialist in rare old grape varieties, he has just re-released the first cuvées produced from Mondeuse grise, which is grown on vines tended by sheep.
Immersion in a vineyard in Aix-les-Bains
The remarkable Domaine Xavier-Jacqueline and its urban cellars in the heart of Aix-les-Bains. The father, Xavier, and his two daughters, Mathilde and Justine, produce 8 artisan Savoie wines there, certified organic. Six hectares are hand-harvested at the heights of the lake and at the foot of Chambot, in Brizon Saint-Innocent; a dream setting for dinners and aperitifs in the summer, yoga and wine, and sunset tastings. Other good brackets: stay in their vintner’s house, a Belle Époque family building and improvised theater evenings, a new event that can be experienced all year round and on the Charming Weekend (October 13-16, 2022); a chance to meet the sparkling trio, the creator of Perle du Lac, which excites the taste buds of gastro restaurants.
Jongieux and Chautagne. Cycling and gastronomy
Departing from Portout (Chanaz), mountain biking (from €45) and letting Nicolas (Prolinx) guide you is a good way to explore the slopes of Jongieux and Chautagne, the Dent du Chat and the Rhône below. . You must stop at the Cave du Prieuré to taste Maretel, the wine from the plot, which can also be tasted at Les Morainières, a two-star restaurant. A visit to the Caveau de Chautagne (Ruffieux) and its “awakening of the senses” period completes your knowledge of winemaking, the cooperative (60 winegrowers) and the creation of its gold-winning wines, including the “Rosé d’Exception 2021”. cuvée (Competition of the great wines of France), mondeuse “Bartelette 2020” (Competition Agricole Paris 2022) and “Chautagne rouge gamay” selected by Guide Hachette. Can also be enjoyed on the water on a wine cruise on the Canal de Savière from Chanaz (€16).
At the Savoie wine table
122 links to a menu of 100% Savoie wines at Lido, the latest bistronomic restaurant in Aix-les-Bains; each wine can be enjoyed by the glass. Jacquère, Mondeuse and Altesse are awarded at Jean Sulpice, Auberge du Père Bise (Talloires) and l’Orangerie du Château de Candie (Chambery), where you can also taste the house white wine (annual 4000 bottles). Chef David Loisel organizes cooking and food and wine pairing masterclasses (€129). Another gourmet address. Auberge Saint-Vincent; Philippe Chapot’s Jaquère with Caramel Biscuit Savoy Pears is a delight.
New holiday “Savoy wines”
At Auberge d’Aillon et d’Ailleurs (Bauges), a discreet new address in the heart of the Bauges massif (30 minutes from Chambéry). Autumn holiday for wine lovers (€ 250/person). overnight stay, a delicious dinner with food and wine and a walk into the vineyards with Raphael Saint-Germain to discover the history and nuances of Savoy wines.
(1). Source: Savoy wines.
(2.) The label is awarded to wine tourism destinations for their efforts in terms of the diversity of the stay offer.
(3.) An interesting weekend. 200 animationsIn France, in 12 “Vignobles & Découvertes” areas. Meetings with winegrowers and unique experiences.
Practically
TOURIST OFFICES
Savoie Mont Blanc agency : savoie-mont-blanc.com
Agency in Aix-les-Bains Riviera Alpes : aixlesbains-rivieradesalpes.com
Heart of Savoy tourist office.vineyards.tourism.coeurdesavoie.fr
Chambéry Montagnes tourist office. chamberymontagnes.com
Savoie wines : vindesavoie.fr:
An interesting weekend! auvergnerhonealpes.fascinant-weekend.fr:
WHERE TO CAMP?
Domaine Les Granges Longes, 401 route de Myans, 73800 Porte-de-Savoie, Tel. 06 84 59 14 80.
Domaine de la Gerbelle, Claude Quénard & Son, Le Villard-26 chemin de la tour de Montagny, 73800 Chignin. Such. 04 79 28 12 04.
Domaine Xavier-Jaqueline, 9 chemin de Saint Simond, 73100 Aix-les-Bains. Such. 06 76 94 34 16:
The Priory Cellar, Le Haut, 73170 Jongieux. Such. 04 79 44 02 22:
Caveau de Chautagne, 47 impasse de la Cave, 73310 Ruffieux. Such. 04 79 54 27 12.
GOOD CHOICE
Restaurant Le Lido, Route des Bords du Lac, 73100 Tresserve. Such. 04 79 36 36 50.
Auberge de Portout, Rte de Portout D914, 73310 Chanaz. Such. 04 79 88 89 90.
Restaurant Les Morainières, 1400 Rte de Marestel, 73170 Jongieux. Such. 04 79 44 09 39.
Auberge Saint-Vincent, place called le Gaz, 73190 Apremont. Such. 04 79 28 21 85.
The Orangery (Château de Candie), 533 Rue du Bois de Candie, 73000 Chambéry. Such. 04 79 96 63 00.
OR SLEEP?
Bed and Breakfast at Maison Vigneronne (Domaine Xavier-Jaqueline), 9 chemin de Saint Simond, 73100 Aix-les-Bains. Such. 06 76 94 34 16:
Château La Violette, 137 Route de Myans, 73800 Porte-de-Savoie. Such. 06 26 48 53 04.
Gîte du Domaine Les Granges Longes, 401 route de Myans, 73800 Porte-de-Savoie, Tel. 06 84 59 14 80.
Château de Candie****, 533 Rue du Bois de Candie, 73000 Chambéry. Such. 04 79 96 63 00.
WHERE TO BOOK AN ACTIVITY?
Wine Cruise on the Sawyer Canal : bateaucanal.com.
VTTAE Jongieux / Chautagne : prolynx-sports.com.
Segway in Chinin : events-et-loisirs.com.
Source: Le Figaro
