Undiscovered Wines of Savoie Tasting Flight Friday 8th April

The first untutored tasting flight of Spring and we are delighted to bring you the little known fresh and unpretentious wines of Savoie. Located in the foothills of the Alps, Savoie is one of the last, great undiscovered wine regions of France.

The vineyards are set amongst widely dispersed, small communities, clustered together in the narrow alpine valleys, growing regional grape varieties such as Altesse, Mondeuse and Jacquere as well as some international ones. Very much under the radar it is following in neighboring Jura's footsteps and starting to attract international attention.

The wines come from Domaine Chevallier Bernard who in 2021 were elected one of the Winemakers of the Year by the guide Hachette. They farm sustainably and became the first estate in the Savoie to be HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementable) certified. 

We've really enjoyed tasting these wines and discovering grape varieties unfamiliar to us. Savoyard wines offer a fresher, lighter style, often with lower alcohol levels but are also intriguing with aromas, tastes and flavors of local varietials and terroir.

The Tasting

Aperitif : Cremant du Jura (Just over the border from Savoie!)

Flight (50ml for)

2020 Jongieux White (Jacquère)

 2020 Savoy Fruit Bat (Highness)

 2019 Roussette de Savoie Cru Marestel (Highness) 

 2020 Jongieux Gamay

 2019 Jongieux-Mondeuse

 2017 Jongieux Mondeuse 'Oak Barrel

Price: £31.50 per person

Tables from 6.30pm. To book call us on 01423 52270 or email andy@harrogatewines.com

What's included: 

This wine tasting is untutored and informal allowing you to taste at your leisure. You will receive a sparkling wine aperitif on arrival followed by a flight of 6 wines from Domaine Chevallier Bernard accompanied by a sharing board of charcuterie and cheese. Full tasting notes on your table will give you background information and space to note any of your own observations. We will be milling around pouring wines and are on hand to chat or answer any questions.