Domaine des Ardoisières - IGP Vin des Allobroges - Argile Rouge - Red - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Red IGP Vin des Allobroges Argile  is a refined blend of Gamay, Mondeuse Noire, and Persan, offering an impressively pure aromatic profile. At first, delicate smoky and savory notes reminiscent of fine Syrah emerge, followed by rich hints of cherry in syrup. The palate is pure and precise, with perfectly ripe fruit balanced by refreshing acidity and structured tannins. This wine is dense yet vibrant, with a crisp finish—though it would benefit from another six months of aging. A standout cuvée, rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, aged 9 months in vats.
Production 12,000 bottles per year.

Color:

Bright, intense red.

Nose:

The aromatics are very pure, with fine smoky, leafy scents - Syrah lovers will understand - punctuated by beautiful notes of cherries in syrup.

Palate:

Dense and fresh with full-bodied fruit, this wine's crisp profile releases a juice with present tannins and great finesse.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Artisanal charcuterie, leg of lamb or lamb chops, flank steak with shallots, veal shank or beef confit, Bresse pigeon with cracked pepper.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029.

With 2 stars in the RVF Guide, Domaine des Ardoisières perfectly embodies the qualitative revival and ambition of Savoie.

Since 2008, Brice Omont has been the passionate artisan behind this remarkable estate, tirelessly working on the steep slopes of the Tarentaise. Biodynamic viticulture here is nothing short of heroic, with gradients reaching up to 70%, extremely low yields, and wines crafted primarily from co-planted and blended grape varieties.

The effort involved is immense and commands respect. In just under two decades, Brice Omont has elevated his estate to the pinnacle of Savoie winemaking, with a reputation that now extends far beyond the Alps.

These wines, incredibly original, are framed by expert aging and exhibit exemplary finesse and complexity. Highly sought after by connoisseurs, their value is skyrocketing—these are wines you must try at least once.