Tasting notes
Minerality, Acidity · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickBraised beef with mushrooms and mashed potatoes
Braised meats and earthy mushrooms offer structure and depth: the savoriness and smoothness of the mash balance the acidity and minerality, enhancing the tension of the beverage.
- Chilled Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Terrine
Cool, saline salmon and fresh cucumber lift the wine's acidity and minerality; light body and modest fruitiness align with the dish's delicate textures and subtle smoky notes.
- Creamy Porcini Mushroom and Parmesan Risotto
Creamy rice with earthy mushrooms and savory cheese: the creaminess complements the wine's medium body while the minerality balances the umami notes.
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- Spaghetti alle vongole with lemon zest
Light pasta with fresh clams and a drizzle of oil; the saltiness and citrus note enhance the wine's acidity and minerality, cleansing the palate between bites.
- Confit poultry with citrus juice and fondant potatoes
Rich meat and tangy juice balanced by the freshness of the wine; the creamy texture and citrus notes echo its minerality and acidity.
- Lemon and scampi risotto
Creamy risotto with lemon juice and zest and delicate scampi: the citrus acidity and marine saltiness enhance the light bubbles and minerality of the wine.
Storage potential between 5 and 10 years
Currently drink vintages 2016 to 2021
Serve between 11°C and 13°C
Common varieties
Savagnin
Savagnin is a white grape variety mainly cultivated in the Jura region of France. It is used to produce dry and oxidative white wines, as well as the famous Vin Jaune of Jura, with flavors of nuts, apple, and curry.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a noble white grape variety originating from Burgundy, France, but cultivated worldwide. It is known for producing rich and complex white wines, with flavors of tropical fruits, butter, vanilla, and hazelnut.