Domaine des Ardoisières 'Aigue Marine' IGP Vin des Allobroges 2024
4.4
HK$660
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character The 2024 IGP Vin des Allobroges Domaine des Ardoisières 'Aigue Marine' represents a pristine expression of alpine viticulture. The 2024 vintage experienced a cool, rain-filled spring followed by a warm summer, yielding grapes with vibrant natural acidity and lower alcohol, resulting in a tense, high-energy profile that will benefit from decanting. Sourced from steeply terraced, biodynamically farmed vineyards rich in schist and argilo-calcaire soils in Savoie, the vines yield fruit with intense mineral focus and a distinctively cool, high-altitude character.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing This white blend displays brilliant crystalline clarity, opening with expressive aromas of crisp green apple, white peach, and fresh alpine wildflowers. On the palate, it delivers a striking combination of lemon zest and crunchy pear, wrapped in a chalky texture and sustained by a profound, saline-infused minerality. The finish is remarkably clean and mouthwatering, making it an exceptional partner for pan-seared mountain trout in lemon butter, roasted goat cheese salad, or delicate Cantonese steamed shrimp dumplings.
Winery Background Established in 1998 to revive the historic, abandoned terraces of Cevins, Domaine des Ardoisières has become a benchmark for the Savoie region. Under the guidance of Champagne-native winemaker Brice Omont, the estate is farmed entirely biodynamically, with workers managing the precipitous slopes by hand. In the cellar, Omont practices minimalist intervention, utilizing native yeasts and neutral oak aging to craft transparent, terroir-driven wines. His dedication has transformed the perception of alpine wines, creating bottles celebrated worldwide for their pure, mineral-driven authenticity.