2023 Chevillard Jacquère
2023 Chevillard Jacquère
The wine has aromas of lemon, ripe apple, and herbs, accompanied by delicate yeasty notes. On the palate it's crisp and lively, with a refreshing finish.
90/100 points, Konstantin Baum
France truly has no shortage of famous wine regions. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhône – and then there's Savoie.
A good 2,000 hectares of vines, tucked away at the foot of the Alps. Vineyards at altitudes where, elsewhere, people would be debating snow chains. Grape varieties like Jacquère and Mondeuse that almost nobody outside the region has heard of. In other words: a pretty good place to find interesting wines.
The potential was always there: cool sites, steep slopes, distinctive grape varieties, and a freshness that doesn't need to be invented in the cellar. And more and more winemakers are now grasping what they actually have on their doorstep.
One of the most exciting is Matthieu Goury of Domaine de Chevillard. Right out of the gate, his very first vintage was named Discovery of the Year by Revue du Vin de France. Not bad for a newcomer. Luckily, I got to him before everyone else had the same idea. That's why we still get a small allocation of his now globally sought-after wines. The Jacquère makes an excellent entry point into his range – light, yet profound.
The wine has aromas of lemon, ripe apple, and herbs, accompanied by delicate yeasty notes. On the palate it's crisp and lively, with a refreshing finish.
90/100 points, Konstantin Baum
