Chignin

geographical area

Department : Savoy
Area : Cluse de Chambéry
Town : Chignin

grape varieties

Jacquère
Mondeuse
Gamay
Pinot Persan

Conservation & tasting

Serving temperature : 8 to 10°C for the whites / 16°C for the reds
Moisture : 70% of the wine
Garde : From 2 to 8 years and more

Statistics

Surfaces en hectares revendiquées : 98

 Volumes en hectolitres revendiquées : 5 315

Soil map Soil report

History and evolution of the vineyard

The reputation of Chignin goes back to the 11th century, as evidenced by the presence of the ruins of seven medieval towers. These vestiges let us imagine the importance of the fortified complex that existed in the past. Today, they are scattered throughout the vineyard. Already at that time the vineyard enjoyed a good reputation, besides it was already qualified as vineyard of "optimi vini" which means "best wine". The latter attracted the inhabitants of the Bauges (the Boujus) who flocked en masse at harvest time. But they could not buy the slopes which were well above their means. Today it represents the third largest geographical denomination of the entire vineyard and is still growing. The AOC was created in 1973.

Terroirs

At the foot of the Massif des Bauges, the geographical name Chignin benefits from exceptional conditions. A south to south-east exposure, protection from the north winds by the mountains, steep slopes, a soil made of limestone scree at the top and marl-limestone at the bottom, all these criteria allow the production of an emblematic Savoyard wine.

Food and wine pairing

For the White Wines : Aperitif, Reblochon, Fillet of Fera in a permesan crust, sashimi, Guinea fowl filet with tarragon
For the Red Wines : Fillet of venison with cranberries, Chicken pie with tomato confit, 7 o'clock lamb,
For the Rosé wines : Raw ham from Savoy, Tomme de Savoy, Salads

Tastes and flavors

Colors : For white wines : Light yellow / For red wines : Violet for Mondeuse to Ruby for Gamay
Aromas : For the whites : White flowers / For the reds : Violet, Blackcurrant, Pepper Balnc
In the mouth : Nice mineral signature for the whites. For the Mondeuse, beautiful velvety texture on red fruits. For the Gamay and Pinot, nice length with finesse and acidity.

To visit

The Hautecombe Abbey in Saint Pierre de Curtille, the Maison du Marais, the Espace des sens at the Cave de Chautagne, Chanaz and the Savière canal, the wine trails.