Domaine Adrien Berlioz - Savoie Octavie 2022

Adrien Berlioz, a young cousin (and neighbor) of Gilles Berlioz, settled here in 2006. A demanding and meticulous winemaker, he personally cultivates all his vineyards using organic methods (Demeter certification in 2020), including those located on the steepest slopes. With 14 different cuvées produced from just over 5 hectares, quantities are very limited, and these artisanal wines are hard to come by. We admire the diversity, energy, and authenticity of these cuvées—contemporary yet deeply rooted in Savoyard identity—which, moreover, age with grace. Adrien’s latest project: the restoration of a forgotten vineyard in Détrier, at the entrance to the Gelon Valley, featuring four hectares of heritage grape varieties grown on pergola trellises (Bia Blanc, Barbin, Joubertin, Verdesse, Mondeuse Blanche and Noire, and Altesse)! Year after year, the estate reaffirms its central place among the region’s elite, serving as a benchmark for both wine enthusiasts and young winemakers who are settling in the Alpine vineyards with ever-higher ambitions.