Domaine Curtet

Altesse 2017

If you love the steely minerality and fresh citrus of a Chablis, it's time to get aquainted with Altesse, one of the most prominent white varieties in the Savoie region of France. This expression has a precise and refined citrus quality to it, along with a chalky texture and mineral profile – a refreshing and linear wine that expertly reflects its terroir – drink it now or hold onto it for a little longer to unleash its full potential.
 

DETAILS ABOUT THE WINE:

Winemaker: Domaine Curtet

Farming: Biodynamic

Region: Savoie, France

Vintage: 2017

Grapes: Altesse

Colour: White

ABV: 12.5%

Size: 75 cL

£44.00

Behind the Bottle

Domaine Curtet

Marie and Florian Curtet took over the biodynamic estate of the retired Jacques Maillet in 2016, with whom Florian worked since 2013. Meanwhile, Marie worked with Gilles Berlioz, meeting Florian while helping Jacques Maillet during harvest one year. Together, they have been working to understand and reinterpret ...