Savoie
764. Château de la Mar, Mondeuse, 2010
A first Mondeuse, to the best of my recollection. From the shop in Cluses. Deep ruby / purple. Dark berry fruit notes: mulberry and …
735. Eugène Carrel, Roussette de Savoie, 2010
Also served with the soup course, mostly for interest’s sake. Not bad, with distinctive character, but could have done with more minerality. Also a …
727. Domaine des Ardoisières, Schiste IGP Allobrogie Cevins, 2011
So, though less attractive than the Quartz, this was still well-made. A flintier, more austere, minerally style. Pale gold. Medium intensity nose of slightly …
726. Domaine des Ardoisières, Quartz IGP Allobrogie Cevins, 2010
Also opened at team drinks, side-by-side with Schiste, over-leaf. I bought both of these were picked up in Cluses, at the foot of the …
561. Domaine Jean Vullien, Chignin-Bergeron Vin de Savoie, 2009
Having ridden the Alpe d’Huez, Col de la Croix de Fer and Col du Galibier, I figured I deserved some wine, so picked this …