100% Altesse

Yves farms 10 ha of vines biodynamically with great success in the Bugey, a tiny appellation of only 500 ha. He makes elegant, precise and controlled wines from Pinot, Mondeuse, Altesse (Rousette) and Chardonnay. Across all of Yves cuvees you have finesse and balance, his wine all showing great quality for price.
The geology of Bugey, is similar to its neighbour, Savoie – fragmented parcels of vines planted in steep slopes above the valley floor. The sedimentary soils date back to a time when dinosaurs roamed and the climate was tropical.

When we asked Yves if he'd be keen to experiment with a skin-contact Altesse he rose to the challenge. This is a cuvée Yves made exclusively for Provisions and we are absolutely thrilled with the results. The fruit comes from Yves magnificent plot in the Montagnieu cru, which has piercingly white limestone soils and overlooks the French Alps. A maceration of sixty days with daily punchdowns has yielded a light amber wine with notes pineapple, apricot and blackcurrant leaf with a delicate silky structure.

Tasting notes : Delicate and silky with notes of pineapple, apricot and blackcurrant leaf.

Food pairing: A herby roast chicken or Pad Thai with prawns.