Château de la Mar

In the commune of Jongieux, at the foot of the Alps, on the left bank of the Rhône behind Le Bourget du Lac, lies the medieval Château de la Mar. The estate and its 7 ha of vines are at the heart of the Cru Marestel appellation, which totals 22 ha and represents the jewel in the crown of Jongieux vineyards. This hillside is located on the slopes of Mont de la Charvaz, and its terraces are said to be the steepest in the wine world (according to Robert Parker). Its soils are composed of Kimmeridgian marl-limestone scree. Château de la Mar enjoys a full-west exposure and a microclimate provided by its proximity to the Rhône. The ideal, privileged exposure to the sun ensures that the Altesse grape is sublime here. At Château de la Mar, each plot is harvested and sorted by hand, guaranteeing optimal health at harvest time. The vines, which are partially grassed, are cultivated using integrated farming methods, making theAOC Roussette de Savoie Cru Marestel, and the Mondeuse, Chardonnay, Altesse and Jacquère grape varieties, the kings of this exceptional vineyard.