Savoie white Chignin 2010 "La Gerbelle"

This white wine from the beautiful region of Savoie in France is made from the unusual grape called Jacquere.
Apparantly this grape derives from Condrieu in Rhone.

The funny thing is that the wine can you remind you of a Condrieu light as the smell is lovely perfumed with pear, apricot and apples.

The taste is lively and fruity with a touch of minerality. Very fresh and also quite light making it perfect as just an aperitif.

The wine is unoaked.

Savoie Chignin 2010 "La Gerbelle",
130 NOK (low price) or ca 6€.
Very reasonable and lively white wine.

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