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The Savoie vineyard is one of the most fragmented and most spectacular in France: its plots are scattered over more than 200 kilometres, between lakes, glacial valleys and Alpine foothills, at altitudes that can exceed 500 metres. This mountain setting exerts a direct and decisive influence on the profile of the wines. The significant temperature variations between day and night allow the grapes to retain a high natural acidity while developing fine and precise aromas. The soils, largely derived from glacial moraines, calcareous scree and schists, give the wines a distinctive minerality and a characteristic tension. The foehn, a warm and dry wind descending from the Alps, also plays a key role in the ripening of the grapes at the end of the season.
Where are the Savoie vineyards located and what is the impact of the Alpine terroir on the wines?
