Domaine des Ardoisieres, Silice Blanc, IGP Allobrogues, Savoie 2022

Domaine des Ardoisières is a standout in Savoie, producing alpine wines with striking purity and energy. Their 2023 Cuvée Silice is the most accessible of their whites, sourced from steep, glacially influenced slopes in the Isère Valley. Bright green apple, lime zest, and white flowers lead into a taut, mineral-driven palate with a flinty, saline finish. Refreshing and precise, this is a perfect apéritif or seafood pairing for fans of Chablis, Sancerre, or any mountain white with serious tension.

Tech Notes

• Region: Savoie, France

• Grape: 100% Jacquère

• Farming: Biodynamic practices

• Soil: Schist and clay

• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; 1/3 in used barriques, 2/3 in stainless steel tanks

• Aging: Aged for 8 months with minimal intervention

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11%

• Serving Temperature: 10°C

• Aging Potential: Best enjoyed between 2023 and 2028