FWS Savoie AOCs

Question 1

What styles of wine does Savoie AOC produce?

Answer 1

All styles of wine, using any authorised grapes.

Varietal must be 100% of the variety.

Question 2

What are the common grape varieties used for white and red wines in Savoie AOC?

Answer 2

Whites usually from Jacquère and reds from Gamay and/or Mondeuse.

Crémant must have a minimum of 40% Jacquère.

Question 3

What is Savoie rosé mousseux?

Answer 3

A méthode traditionnelle wine.

It follows traditional methods of sparkling wine production.

Question 4

How many DGCs are referred to as ‘crus’ in Savoie AOC?

Answer 4

16 DGCs.

DGC stands for ‘Denomination Géographique Complémentaire’.

Question 5

What type of wine does Roussette de Savoie AOC produce?

Answer 5

Dry, white wines from Altesse.

There are 4 DGCs ‘crus’ for Roussette de Savoie.

Question 6

What is the composition of Dry Seyssel AOC?

Answer 6

100% Altesse.

This is a specific requirement for Dry Seyssel AOC.

Question 7

What is the composition of Seyssel Molette?

Answer 7

100% Molette.

Seyssel Molette is a specific style of wine in Seyssel AOC.

Question 8

What are the minimum grape variety requirements for sparkling Seyssel?

Answer 8

Minimum 75% Molette and minimum 10% Altesse.

These percentages are essential for the sparkling Seyssel designation.