mondeuse

The black grape variety from Savoy at the top of full-bodied wines

Mondeuse

Excellent black and white grape variety, the black version is the most cultivated.

In France, this grape variety remains in its region of origin, the Savoie and its neighbouring vineyard, the Bugey. Mondeuse was the most planted grape variety in Savoy during the 19th century before the ravages of phylloxera, but today this variety only occupies about 200 hectares, overtaken by Jacquère and Altesse, white grape varieties which represent 70% of the volume.

A late and vigorous grape variety, it thrives in vineyards at high altitude on slopes. Vinified on its own or combined with Pinot Noir and/or Gamay, it also produces rosé wine, but the red wine is above all the most interesting.

Mondeuse de Savoie is an excellent red wine, full-bodied and structured, with a pleasant bouquet developing with age and evolving on aromas of violet, raspberry and sometimes truffle. An admirable Savoyard cru that is very much loved by its connoisseurs.

WHERE IS IT FOUND?

In France and all over the world

FRANCE

- Savoy

WORLDWIDE

- Italy
- United States
- Australia
- New Zealand

MAIN APPELLATIONS
By type : Red wine

- Savoie-Bugey
- Arbin and Saint-Jean de la Porte (single grape variety)

SHALL WE TASTE ?
In the glass

RED WINE

Full-bodied, a little rough in its youth due to its characteristic astringent flavours. Dark coloured wine with purplish tints. Excellent wine, very fruity and light with a pleasant bouquet developing with age, with aromas of violet, raspberry and sometimes truffle. Intense notes of pepper mingle with aromas of black fruits, cloves and with smoky or roasted nuances for wines aged in barrels. Solid, it is built around powerful tannins, it is structured while retaining a beautiful freshness.

Wait 2 years to drink it and up to 10 years for the best vintages.

FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS

Mondeuse with your meals

Red wine

Country ham, black pudding, smoked Morteau sausage, roast duck, coq au vin. Game (hare stew, doe steak...) Grilled red meat. Tomme des Bauges cheese.

OUR SELECTION

MONDEUSE
More information

From table wine to a choice wine

Savoyard winegrowers once took advantage of the Mondeuse's yield to produce red wines known as "vin de table" in large quantities. It could astonish the finest palates: vinified without destemming, it was left to vat for more than 15 days.

Fortunately, the methods have changed! Winegrowers have learned to optimize it as a varietal wine, knowing how to balance the blends with Syrah and Gamay. Finesse and surprising concentration of aromas: La Mondeuse de Savoie is at the top of the gastronomic wines.

Its lovers wait at least 2 years before tasting it so that the tannins take on a patina giving the wine suppleness. These gastronomic wines are to be reserved on hearty dishes for special occasions.

Look for vintages produced by Domaine de la Violette, Domaine de l'Idylle, Domaine JP and JF Quenard or Château de la Mérande.

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