Domaine Belluard Mondeuse Vin de Savoie AOC

Savoie Wine Region, France

Mondeuse (parent of Syrah) from granite and gneiss at 450m; the most serious red of the Alps. Dark and structured: black cherry, violet, mountain herbs (thyme, rosemary), peppercorn, and alpine mineral. Whole-bunch fermentation; aged in large Savoie oak. The wine that proved Savoie reds deserve serious attention — can age 10–15 years.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The classic Alpine pairing; Mondeuse's tannin and mountain herb character cut through raclette cheese fat beautifully
• main: Alpine game and Alpine red; Mondeuse's black cherry and mountain herb complement the gamey venison and forest berry
• main: Savoie wine with Savoie cheese; Mondeuse's structure bridges the washed-rind cheese richness and cured mountain ham