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Domaine Giachino - Monfarina 2014

Savoie|White wine|Organic

3.1/5 (9 customers)

15/20

RVF

“Understated and easy to drink, the 2014 Monfarina kicks things off. Easy to drink: this is a hallmark of this estate, where many wines have alcohol levels of 10.5%, 10%, or even 9.5%... yet there’s no sign of underripeness or harsh acidity: the wines are fresh but flavorful, with a gentle touch of acidity. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2016 - RVF) This white wine with mountainous notes pairs very well with seasonal dishes, particularly those featuring cheese.

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Estate

Domaine Giachino

Vintage

Monfarina

Vintage

2014

Designation

Savoie

Region

Savoie

Grape Varieties

100% Jacquère

Terroirs

Vineyards located on scree formed by the collapse of Mont Granier in 1248, among marl and large limestone boulders.

Viticulture

organic, meeting the "AB" and "Nature et Progrès" standards

Grape Harvest

by hand. The grape clusters are harvested whole and sorted. They are then crushed and pressed.

Wine Making

Cold settling achieved by temperature control of the tanks at approximately 10° for 96 hours. Slow alcoholic fermentation maintained at a maximum temperature of 16° for 3 to 12 weeks, followed by malolactic fermentation. Winemaking in accordance with the "Nature et Progrès" guidelines.

Livestock Farming

on total lees for 10 to 14 months.

Alcohol content

12%

Organic

Yes

Eye

pale yellow

Nose

with exotic notes of white fruits and citrus

Palate

Round, lingering, and mineral.

Serve

at 10-12°C

Drink starting at

2015

Drink before

2024

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs very well with fresh cheeses, fish, or as an aperitif

More information at Domaine Giachino

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RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)

Rated estate (2016 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

Understated and easy to drink, the 2014 Monfarina kicks things off. Easy to drink: this is a hallmark of this estate, where many wines have alcohol levels of 10.5%, 10%, or even 9.5%... yet there’s no sign of underripeness or harsh acidity: the wines are fresh but flavorful, with a gentle touch of acidity.

About the estate:

David and Frédéric Giachino, who settled here in 1988, cultivate about ten hectares. The vineyards are located in Chapareillan, near Mont Granier, facing the Bauges Mountains and overlooking the Isère Valley. Certified organic since 2008, the estate harvests by hand, ferments using native yeasts, and adds no SO₂ except at bottling. The result? Excellent raw materials vinified gently, yielding understated, wholesome, and easy-to-drink wines, both white and red. The rare Persan grape variety perhaps produces its finest expression here. The range is remarkably consistent, which helped the estate earn its first star last year.

Customer Rating

3.1/5

based on 9 reviews