Roll up, roll up! Come and taste Savoie wines at the Cellier du Chinaillon.

It had been a sunny day with lots of fresh snow to enjoy on the pistes of Le Chinaillon, with a sunset influenced by Turner.

The last rays provided a peaceful backdrop.

Wink and Philippe, the owner of Le Cellier du Chinaillon, set up their stall outside this innovative food store.

Three whites and a couple of reds provided a good representation of Savoie wines,

and local charcuterie and cheese were a fine complement.

Our little stand was busy with English, residents and holiday makers, as well as French, Swiss and Belgians, pleased to have had an opportunity to taste as well as, dare I say it, learn about what this region has to offer.

The wines:

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Chignin Vieilles Vignes,
André et Michel Quénard 2010

Fresh and fruity nose of pear with good minerality. Light, refreshing and crisp on the palate.

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Roussette de Savoie, Altesse,
Jean-Noël Blard 2011

Bright and fruity with lemony aromas hints of melon. Dry, still quite closed as very recently bottled, and with a firm, rich finish.

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Chignin-Bergeron,
André et Michel Quénard 2010

Yellow fruits on the nose, dry but with a hint of sweetness. A weightier, classy wine made with Roussanne grapes, known as Bergeron in Savoie.

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Mondeuse, Domaine de l’Idylle 2010

Hints of red berries on the nose, dry with gentle tannins completed by some richness.

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Rouge Sensation,
Cave de Chautagne 2009

Black fruits on the nose, dry with soft tannins. A vivacious blend of Gamay, Mondeuse and Pinot Noir from a good Savoie co-operative.

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You might enjoy watching this video I shot about the Cellier du Chinaillon and its tasty local food offerings:

Wink will be running another tasting at the Cellier du Chinaillon on 30th January – if you’re in the area do come along. English and French spoken!