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Maison Adrien Vacher - Roussette de Savoie Altesse 1973 The 2022 Vintage

Maison Adrien Vacher - Roussette de Savoie Altesse 1973 L'accession 2022

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1*Étoile

Hachette

(2021 Vintage Notes)
Highness
honeyed notes
white flowers
appetizer
pan-fried foie gras

“Princess Roussette!”

Whether you call it Roussette or Altesse, this white grape variety—native to Savoie and used to make the wines of the Roussette de Savoie AOP—will charm you with its distinctive aromas of fresh pear, honey, and white flowers. On the palate, this wine is soft and smooth, with a delightfully fresh finish.

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Estate

Maison Adrien Vacher

Vintage

Altesse 1973 L'accession

Vintage

2022

Designation

Roussette de Savoie

Region

Savoie

Grape varieties

100% Altesse

Terroirs

Limestone scree soils over soft sandstone

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Some of the grapes undergo skin contact, while others are pressed immediately; approximately 30% undergo malolactic fermentation

Alcohol content

12,5%

Eye

Golden yellow dress

Nose

Notes of white flowers and white fruits (apricots, peaches, plums), with hints of honey, acacia, and dried fruits

Palate

Fresh and smooth, with notes of fresh pear and honey, and an elegant floral finish

Serve

At 10-13°C

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif, with a slice of foie gras, with fish, or with a Savoyard dessert...

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated wine (2023 guide) 1*Star (2021 vintage) (A very successful wine)

Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

Charles-Henri Gayet, owner of Château de la Violette, is also a wine merchant and has been at the helm of the family-owned Adrien Vacher since 1989, a company founded in 1950. He is supported by his daughters Pauline and Charlotte.

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