Charles Gonnet Chignin, Savoie, France

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Charles Gonnet Chignin, Savoie, France

Yeah, I taste all the wines before I buy 'em for the shop; it’s what I do. Salespeople continually come in with bottles of wine for me to sample in the hopes I will purchase. That’s why we have the selection we have. There are times when tasting, I am poured juice so simply pleasing, so effortlessly enjoyable, it smacks me happy. Charles Gonnet’s Savoie was one of those times. It was a comfortable thwacking. Sucker’s got this exuberantly fresh fruit with a wash of happy acidity. There’s something about its crisp minerality that reminds of the sharp bite of mountain air felt in that silence after a heavy snowfall that deeply blankets the landscape. It’s the York Peppermint Pattie of wines-bracingly refreshing. Thank goodness it dropped just in time for summer’s arrival.

Savoie sits way out, eastern France way, in the foothills of the Alps. It’s so far east, the region abuts Italy’s northwest border. Yep, it’s a mountainous place and yep, it’s spectacularly beautiful. It is on Savoie’s breathtakingly steep slopes where Jacquère is grown. Jacquère is a white grape that is mostly only found in Savoie. Like Howard Hughes, it rarely leaves home. Jacquère offers refreshing, gently aromatic, dry white wines. And just as importantly, they are affordable.

Charles Gonnet Winery personifies alpine viticulture. The place is majestically set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and rising, lush green hillsides. It is an estate of richly scented mountain air and meticulously trained, terraced vines. With its unique combination of sun-drenched hills and cool, refreshing alpine breezes, the setting affords the perfect environment for producing wines of exceptional quality. The visionary in charge of the place is Charles Gonnet. He has carefully crafted a winemaking standard that blends heritage with modernity. He maintains a deep respect for his local grapes and terroir through his commitment to sustainable farming practices. Each bottle tells the story of the land, the climate, and the passion that goes into every step of the winemaking process.

Gonnet’s wine demonstrates why all the cool kids drink Savoie. It is fresh and vibrant and perfect for thwarting Texas’ summers. And it's hot. "Man, it's hot. It's like Africa hot. Tarzan couldn't take this kind of hot." Tarzan would love this wine as refreshes with every sip. It's also a great food wine and pairs beautifully with chips and queso, better known as Texas fondue. Savoie is just what Texas needs.

Serving suggestion: When you get this home, throw this in the fridge. About 15 minutes before you’re ready to drink, open it and put it back in the fridge. After those 15 minutes are up, it’s ready for you.

Pairing Notes: Fondue is the first thing that comes to mind with the Savoie charmer. The cheese in Fondue loves the racy acidity of Jacquère. In unison cheeses are great with this wine. It loves drinking with fish. Surprisingly it is wonderful with garlic, butter shrimp. Veggies too go very well with the pure fruit. Poolsides and music in the park events demand this wine. 

Charles Gonnet Chignin, Savoie, France

Yeah, I taste all the wines before I buy 'em for the shop; it’s what I do. Salespeople continually come in with bottles of wine for me to sample in the hopes I will purchase. That’s why we have the selection we have. There are times when tasting, I am poured juice so simply pleasing, so effortlessly enjoyable, it smacks me happy. Charles Gonnet’s Savoie was one of those times. It was a comfortable thwacking. Sucker’s got this exuberantly fresh fruit with a wash of happy acidity. There’s something about its crisp minerality that reminds of the sharp bite of mountain air felt in that silence after a heavy snowfall that deeply blankets the landscape. It’s the York Peppermint Pattie of wines-bracingly refreshing. Thank goodness it dropped just in time for summer’s arrival.

Savoie sits way out, eastern France way, in the foothills of the Alps. It’s so far east, the region abuts Italy’s northwest border. Yep, it’s a mountainous place and yep, it’s spectacularly beautiful. It is on Savoie’s breathtakingly steep slopes where Jacquère is grown. Jacquère is a white grape that is mostly only found in Savoie. Like Howard Hughes, it rarely leaves home. Jacquère offers refreshing, gently aromatic, dry white wines. And just as importantly, they are affordable.

Charles Gonnet Winery personifies alpine viticulture. The place is majestically set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and rising, lush green hillsides. It is an estate of richly scented mountain air and meticulously trained, terraced vines. With its unique combination of sun-drenched hills and cool, refreshing alpine breezes, the setting affords the perfect environment for producing wines of exceptional quality. The visionary in charge of the place is Charles Gonnet. He has carefully crafted a winemaking standard that blends heritage with modernity. He maintains a deep respect for his local grapes and terroir through his commitment to sustainable farming practices. Each bottle tells the story of the land, the climate, and the passion that goes into every step of the winemaking process.

Gonnet’s wine demonstrates why all the cool kids drink Savoie. It is fresh and vibrant and perfect for thwarting Texas’ summers. And it's hot. "Man, it's hot. It's like Africa hot. Tarzan couldn't take this kind of hot." Tarzan would love this wine as refreshes with every sip. It's also a great food wine and pairs beautifully with chips and queso, better known as Texas fondue. Savoie is just what Texas needs.

Serving suggestion: When you get this home, throw this in the fridge. About 15 minutes before you’re ready to drink, open it and put it back in the fridge. After those 15 minutes are up, it’s ready for you.

Pairing Notes: Fondue is the first thing that comes to mind with the Savoie charmer. The cheese in Fondue loves the racy acidity of Jacquère. In unison cheeses are great with this wine. It loves drinking with fish. Surprisingly it is wonderful with garlic, butter shrimp. Veggies too go very well with the pure fruit. Poolsides and music in the park events demand this wine.