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Vineyards in Scenes 2025!

Vineyards in Scenes: October 18 & 19, 2025

A must-attend event in wine tourism, Vignobles en Scène! (formerly Fascinant Week-end) is a national event spotlighting the treasures of wine-tourism destinations certified “Vignobles & Découvertes.”

On Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19, 2025, from 10 am to 6 pm

The estate will open its doors so you can discover what goes on behind the scenes of an organic (BIO) Savoyard wine domain.

On the programme:

Visit & Tasting

Discover an organic Savoy domain in 30 minutes flat: a tour of the cellar and tasting of 6 to 8 wines, every hour from 10 am to 6 pm. Free of charge. Book here

Current Vintages

Taste the 2025 wines in vinification … and let yourself be surprised by the famous “vin bourru” (a rustic early wine).

Gourmet Break on Saturday

From 12:00 to 2:30 pm, enjoy a sandwich with diots cooked in red wine, following Mamie Fernande’s essential recipe. A real treat for only 5€.

“Cheese Box” Option on Sunday at Midday

Our partner La Sapaudie has selected matured cheeses to pair perfectly with our wines. Box at €10 per person (minimum 2 people). Reservation required in advance. Click here 

Escape Apéro

Become wine detectives in teams (3 to 6 people). Your mission: find the mysterious golden vine leaf by solving puzzles created by a local ampelographer. Fee 25€ per person, available Saturday and Sunday. Book here

Blind Tasting

Can you recognize three Savoyard grape varieties blindfolded? Saturday and Sunday from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. If you succeed, one glass of wine is offered. Reserve your slot. Reservation here

Electric Bike Ride

Saturday morning, from 10 am to 1 pm: hop on a bike for a 5 km route in the heart of the Cruet vineyard (about 30 minutes). On return, enjoy a tasting and diot sandwich. Full package 15€. Reservation here

Simple Bike Rental (Afternoon)

Just rent a bike for the afternoon. Reservation here

We hope to see many of you! Please don’t hesitate to reserve your activity by clicking on the corresponding links.

Anti-hail nets to protect the vines at Domaine de l’Idylle

Part of our vines is equipped with anti-hail nets

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.

Two vintages distinguished in the Hachette Guide 2026

Two vintages from Domaine de l’Idylle distinguished in the 2026 Hachette Guide

We are pleased to share a wonderful recognition: two of our wines have been selected in the prestigious Hachette Wine Guide 2026. A source of pride for our team, but also a wonderful showcase for our Savoyard terroir.

Arbin Mondeuse « Le Coteau d’Albert » – Millésime 2023

The Hachette Guide describes our vintage as follows:
“The nose, initially discreet, develops with aeration into peony, violet, and cherry. The palate, equally pleasant and delicate, lively and finely tannic, finishes with pleasant notes of cocoa. It can be enjoyed in its younger years.”

A tribute to the beautiful expressions of Mondeuse, the emblematic grape variety of Savoie, which we cultivate with passion.

Roussette de Savoie « Cuvée Émilie » –Millésime 2023

Regarding our Roussette, the guide emphasizes:
“Partial oak aging (80% of the wine) brings finesse and complexity to this Roussette, which is both round and airy, with delicious and flattering aromas of beeswax, honey, linden, and hazelnut, enveloped in vanilla notes. A plump yet fresh cuvée, to be paired after a short aging period with a vol-au-vent or foie gras.”

A wonderful recognition for this vintage that we carefully craft, with the aim of combining indulgence and freshness.

A source of pride for our field

The Hachette Wine Guide is a reference for wine lovers and professionals. Being included in it is a wonderful reward for our daily work in the vineyard and cellar, but also an encouragement to continue our quest for quality and authenticity.

We look forward to welcoming you to the estate!