Domaine de l'Idylle · Alpine Jacquère · Cruet, Savoie, France · 2023

The Moment

This is the bottle you open when you want refreshment with precision — alpine, clean, and quietly distinctive. It’s a wine for aperitif hours, mountain-air clarity, and meals where freshness leads the conversation.

What It Feels Like

The nose is subtle and restrained, opening with lemon, green apple, and small white flowers. Alpine florals hover gently above a stony, mineral backdrop, giving the wine a sense of place rather than perfume.

On the palate, the wine is lively and crisp, driven by pear, apple, and a flicker of grapefruit. The texture is fine and light, with a persistent mineral core — occasionally saline — that keeps the wine taut and refreshing. Bright acidity carries everything cleanly without sharpness.

The finish is precise and lingering, closing with a signature almond note that adds quiet depth and a distinctly Savoyard character.

Perfect For

Aperitif pours and light snacks
Oysters, shellfish, and seafood
Sushi and sashimi
Classic Savoie dishes — raclette, fondue, tartiflette
Any moment that calls for clarity and lift

The Vibe Pairing

Playlist energy: Soft ambient, alpine folk, minimalist acoustic
Aura color: Pale straw, limestone, mountain air
Time of day: Late afternoon → first glass → appetite awakens

Why We Love It

Jacquère is one of France’s great unsung white grapes, prized for its freshness, low alcohol, and mineral precision. Domaine de l’Idylle’s 2023 Alpine Jacquère captures that spirit perfectly — crisp, light, and effortlessly drinkable, with just enough texture to stay interesting. A benchmark expression of Savoie white wine.

Crisp & Mineral · Still White