France — wine

Roussette de Savoie

Alpine Savoie appellation for the Altesse grape (Roussette); high-altitude limestone vineyards produce wines of remarkable mineral tension, herbal freshness and longevity.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Good mountain year; Altesse showed herbal freshness and mineral precision.
2021 Cool alpine year; textbook mineral Altesse with fine acidity and herb notes.
2020 Warm year retained freshness; concentrated, textured Roussette.
2019 Good balance; approachable Altesse with characteristic violet and herbal notes.
2018 Warm vintage; generous Roussette with excellent food versatility.