Department : SavoieSector : Cluse de Chambéry Communities : Chignin, Francin et Montmélian
Roussanne
Humidity : between 70% and 80% Duration : between 3 and 20 years Service temperature : between 12°C and 14°C
Statistics Surface areas in hectares claimed: 103 Statistics Volumes in hectoliters claimed: 5 156
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.
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.
Lake fish in sauce, guinea fowl supreme roasted with mirabelle plums, pan-fried foie gras, Asian cuisine, desserts with exotic fruits. A perfect match with Savoy PDO cheese : Beaufort
Wine FruityRobe: pale yellow, bright, golden Flavors: Apricot, Mango, Hawthorn flower, accacia, almondsIn the mouth: Beautiful amplitude, with fatness always counterbalanced by an acidulous frame which brings length and character
The ornamental towers of Chigin, the discovery trails of the vineyard, La Savoyarde.
