Description
Jacquère is an indigenous grape from the alpine region of Savoie, of which “Apremont” is one of the most well-known appellations. Made from 100% Jacquère, “Apremont” is full of freshness with a delicate acidity.
With white flower and citrus notes, this wine will perfectly match your first fondue of the season.
Vinification: Grapes are handpicked and are then pressed slowly and gently using a pneumatic system. The vats are thermos-regulated to 5 degrees in order to clarify the wine. This process allows them to reduce the use of sulphites. A week to ten days later, they extract the clear fluid,
Grapes are cold pressed at 5C to clarify the must, allowing them to use minimal sulphites, then wild yeast fermented. Malolactic fermentation is not controlled, it might happen. Wine is aged on the lees until bottling.
Frédéric Giachino has been producing wine in his domain for more than 20 years, utilising organic techniques for half of that time.
The vines grow on the Chartreuse Hills, along the slopes of Mount Granier. The soil here is a result of an ancient tragedy. In 1248, a huge landslide sent 500 million square metres of rock crashing down onto the surrounding villages, destroying five of them. The soil today, rich in limestone and clay, is made up of that rock. It is quite remarkable that such conditions can lead to such excellent wines.
75cl
