Domaine des Ardoisières - Erythrite 2023

Estates like Domaine des Ardoisières prove that Savoie can produce wines with as much quality as Burgundy or Jura. The Domaine was born from the replanting, in 1998, of the Cevins hillside: six hectares of mica schists along terraces between Albertville and Moutiers, undertaken by Michel Grisard. In 2003, to assist Grisard, Brice Omont, agricultural engineer from Champagne, invested in the project and now (since 2008) finds himself at the head of an Estate which now comprises 16 hectares. Biodynamic viticulture is championed here, the slope can reach a 70% incline, and the yields are very low. 

Pure Mondeuse, a new cuvée following the takeover of the Louis Magnin estate’s vines. Supple, full-bodied wine, with light tannins and a vegetal touch reminiscent of the stem. with 50% whole bunches. The aroma is close to a beautiful northern Rhône Syrah, with notes of pepper, violet, delicate black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), all carried by present but very fine tannins, a beautiful concentration and a just balance. Mondeuse.