Unique grape varieties
These noble grape varieties were all selected for their perfect fit with our vineyard.
These steep slopes rising on the southern flank of the Savoie valley, face the Alps and are gorged with sunshine. The soil is mainly argilo-calcaire, a gift from the mountain and recognised as one of the best in Savoie.
This Alpine climate bestows on our wines a wonderfull balance. Cool nights complemented with the best of the sunshine. It is these very swings in temperature which enhance our grape’s maturity and reenforce our wine’s crispness.
Mondeuse
Mondeuse, from which Syrah is derived, gives spicy wines with hints of violet.
Jacquère
Jacquère produces fresh and floral whites. It’s the most common variety in Savoie.
Altesse
Altesse, also knowed as Roussette gives highly concentrated wines.
Roussane
Ideal for producing rich and full-bodied whites.
Our guiding principles are attention to detail and a profound respect for nature. The steep slopes of our Domaine mean nearly all tasks are performed manualy.
The daily care of our wines is a true obsession. We meticulously follow the changes in each parcel of land, which may experience subtly different weather condition.
Anti-hail nets to protect the vines at Domaine de l’Idylle
Hail poses a significant risk to vines. In just a few minutes, a downpour can damage grapes and cause a significant loss of the current year’s harvest. But the consequences don’t stop there: weakened vines can sometimes take several years to regain their full production potential.
We have chosen to equip some of our vineyards with anti-hail nets, prioritizing young vines, which are more sensitive to climatic hazards. Protected in this way, they can root and grow safely, ensuring their vigor and future production potential.
These nets provide an effective physical barrier against climatic hazards and help secure the harvest and guarantee the quality of the wines we offer you, year after year.
An investment for the future
Thanks to this protection, we can preserve our vines, stabilize our production, and continue to offer you wines that are true to our terroir. This investment is part of our commitment to combining tradition and innovation in the service of the vine.
The installation of these nets was made possible thanks to the financial support of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region, with the participation of the Department of Savoie, through Mechanism 203: Investments in agricultural holdings.
We are pleased to share with you this important step, which allows us to secure our vineyard and continue to produce quality wines.
Harvest
Harvest is the final step in our year long cultivation our grapes. Generaly, it begins in mid-september with harvesting the grapes for our Crémant and ends a month later with our spicy Mondeuse.
We monitor very closely each grape variety as it matures and in each parcel of land analyse flavour acidity and sugar content. This ensures grapes are harvested at the perfect moment.
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